Pi Mu Epsilon is a non-secret organization whose purpose is the promotion of scholarly activity in mathematics among students in academic institutions, and among the staffs of qualified non-academic institutions. It aims to do this by:
- electing members on an honorary basis according to their proficiency in mathematics,
- by engaging in activities designed to promote the mathematical and scholarly development of its members, and
- by taking any other measures that will further the purpose stated above.
Motto: To Promote Scholarship and Mathematics
Seal: Round, design of pin raised in center. The words, "Pi Mu Epsilon, Incorporated" around the edge.
2023/2024 Officers of the Nebraska Alpha Chapter
President, Kolton O'Neal
Vice-President, Noah Sorensen
Primary Programmer, Kaitlin Keleher
Treasurer, James Head
Benefits
- Join the vast nationwide community of scholars sharing interest in mathematical sciences.
- Receive a one-year subscription to the Pi Mu Epsilon Journal (included in the lifetime membership fee).
- 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.
- 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.
- Enhance your CV/Resume by listing your Pi Mu Epsilon affiliation.
Membership Requirements
In order to qualify for membership, you must have:
- a 3.0 GPA overall,
- a 3.5 GPA in all math courses, and
- 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).
Applications
Pi Mu Epsilon is an honorary mathematics society that invites students to become members regardless of major. The Nebraska Alpha Chapter inducts new members each spring. Applications for Spring 2025 are now open. To apply, please download the Application and Instructions or visit the math office in 203 Avery Hall for a hard copy. The application deadline is 3 pm CST on Friday, February 28, 2025. The induction ceremony and annual Pi Mu Epsilon lecture will tentatively be on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Here you can view a photos from recent PME induction ceremonies.
Shield
Divided into four parts. In the upper right hand corner, the design of a conventionalized violet; in the lower right, a summation sign; in the upper left, and integral sign; and in the lower left, three stars representing fraternity, morality and scholarship. Just above the shield proper the pin is represented, and below, on a streamer, is the Greek motto.
Colors
Violet, gold, and lavender.
Flower
Violet.
History
Nebraska Alpha Chapter, founded in 1928, was the 15th chapter out of over 380 chapters around the country. Pi Mu Epsilon was founded in 1914 at Syracuse University in New York.
Back row, left to right: Zachary Kerkman, Jackson Lederer, Elizabeth Griggs, Front row: Allison Cruikshank, Jordan Wong, Shannyn Bird (PME chapter president), Joe Gallian (PME lecturer), Alexandra Seceleanu (PME faculty advisor).
Back row, left to right: Alexandra Seceleanu (PME faculty advisor), Laurel Lund, Addison Waller, Alex Schroeck, Savannah Howard, Michael Schneider, Shannyn Bird (PME chapter president), Lara Quiring, Victoria Salinas, Miles Davis, Manying Wang, Qianyu Dong, Luke Diego Galvan, Ge (Grace) Chai, Robert Ghrist (PME lecturer), Alessandro De Stefani (Math Club faculty advisor); Front row: Mia Nguyen, Alex Heitzmann, Luis Tuarez, Thuan Luong.
Left to Right: in the back Ileana Streinu (PME lecturer), Micah Holmes, Jared Ott, Lawrence Seminario-Romero (PME chapter president), Derek Chew, Xuehua (Diana) Zhong (PME chapter vice-president), Alexandra Seceleanu (PME faculty advisor). In the front row: Zoe Fu, Claire Kamas, Carolyn Davis, Nora Breen.
Left to Right: Olivia Thiel, Zach Warneke, Claire Henrichsen, Rebecca Sorsen, David Saltman (PME Lecturer), Michael Pieper, Daniel Toundykov (faculty adviser), Cashous Bortner (Chapter President), Li Wang, Don Nguyen, Lawrence Seminario-Romero, Samuel Carrasco, Simon Deng, Collin Victor, Xuehua Zhong In the front, on the left: an Enigma machine.
Left to Right: Aaron Calderon (Chapter president), Jared Gaston (inductee), Jonathan Wang (inductee) Abigail Hall (inductee), Tim Rolling (inductee), Daniel Toundykov (faculty adviser), Eric Eitzman (inductee), Michael Dorff (PME Lecturer), Cashous Bortner (Chapter vice president), Muhammad Hazmi Mohd Ramli (inductee), Edwin Schooler (inductee), Alexandra Seceleanu (faculty adviser).
Left to Right: Emma Reid (Chapter President), Adam Fuller (faculty adviser), Colin Adams (2014 PME Lecturer), Kyle Kettler (Inductee), Emma Schneider (Inductee), Daniel Toundykov (faculty adviser), Aaron Calderon (Chapter Treasurer), Cashous Bortner (Inductee), Joseph Becker (Chapter Vice-President), Alexandra Seceleanu (faculty adviser).
Left to Right: Alexandra Seceleanu (faculty adviser), Daniel Toundykov (faculty adviser), Adam Fuller (faculty adviser), Coin Adams (2014 PME Lecturer), Cashous Bortner (Inductee), Caleb Mayfield (Inductee), Aaron Calderon (Chapter Treasurer) Joseph Becker (Chapter Vice-President)