Pi Mu Epsilon is now accepting applications!
Pi Mu Epsilon is an honorary mathematics society that invites students to become members regardless of major. Pi Mu Epsilon is a non-secret organization with a purpose of promoting scholarly activity in mathematics among students in academic institutions, and among the staffs of qualified non-academic institutions. It aims to do this by:
1. Electing members on an honorary basis according to their proficiency in mathematics,
2. Engaging in activities designed to promote the mathematical and scholarly development of its members, and
3. Taking any other measures that will further the purpose stated above.
Motto: To Promote Scholarship and Mathematics
Membership Requirements
In order to qualify for membership, you must have:
1. A 3.0 GPA overall,
2. A 3.5 GPA in all math courses, and
3. Completed at least two semesters of calculus and at least two more classes at or above the level of calculus (e.g., Math 106, 107, 208 and one of 221 or 314).
Benefits
1. Join the vast nationwide community of scholars sharing interest in mathematical sciences.
2. Receive a one-year subscription to the Pi Mu Epsilon Journal (included in the lifetime membership fee).
3. Gain eligibility to become an officer of the Nebraska Alpha Chapter. The officers can directly participate in planning and organization of the Chapter activities and Math Club events.
4. Become eligible to apply for funding from the Pi Mu Epsilon to travel to undergraduate conferences. For example, PME Chapters can nominate members for support to attend the national Pi Mu Epsilon meeting held each summer in conjunction with the MAA's MathFest.
5. Enhance your CV/Resume by listing your Pi Mu Epsilon affiliation.
Applications
The Nebraska Alpha Chapter inducts new members each spring. The Spring 2026 application for Pi Mu Epsilon is open now, and the application form can be found here. Applications are due by 3 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026 and can be turned into to Doug Pellatz in 203 Avery Hall.
The annual Pi Mu Epsilon lecture and the PME induction ceremony are tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026.
More details at: https://math.unl.edu/pi-mu-epsilon/