Membership in KME

Membership in Kappa Mu Epsilon

Election to membership in Kappa Mu Epsilon is independent of membership in any other organization, and no one shall be disqualified by their sex, race, creed, or color. Members may transfer their affiliation from one chapter to another by presenting credentials of membership in good standing. The following reasons explain why students aspire to membership in Kappa Mu Epsilon.

1. Membership in Kappa Mu Epsilon recognizes individual achievement in mathematics that provides distinction and encouragement at a time when the training needs of our society are becoming more quantitative. Chapter officers, committee members, and individual students also obtain excellent opportunities for leadership experience. Since the society is not a secret organization, its symbolism may be explained to anyone interested and guests may be invited to the installation/initiation ceremonies or any other program arranged by the chapter.

2. Chapters of Kappa Mu Epsilon sponsor many activities for their members. The chapters sponsor public meetings and bring speakers of local and national prominence before the group. Individual members are invited to present papers and to discuss topics of mutual interest before a friendly audience, thus broadening their knowledge and increasing their interest in mathematics, while furnishing opportunity for individual expression. Participation in related activities, such as the Annual William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, is also encouraged.

3. An attractive membership certificate and valuable key pin are prepared for each member as part of their national registration and initiation fees. Each initiate also receives an automatic two-year subscription to The Pentagon, and by returning some of the national registration and initiation fees for program or travel expenses, the National Council encourages local chapters to participate in regional and national conventions.

4. Election to membership in Kappa Mu Epsilon or an one of the national honorary societies that meet the requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies qualifies a member for a GS-7 rating by the United States Civil Service Commission.

Kappa Mu Epsilon is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies

Objectives of the society

1.	Membership in Kappa Mu Epsilon recognizes individual achievement in mathematics that provides distinction and encouragement at a time when the training needs of our society are becoming more quantitative. Chapter officers, committee members, and individual students also obtain excellent opportunities for leadership experience. Since the society is not a secret organization, its symbolism may be explained to anyone interested and guests may be invited to the installation/initiation ceremonies or any other program arranged by the chapter.
2.	Chapters of Kappa Mu Epsilon sponsor many activities for their members. The chapters sponsor public meetings and bring speakers of local and national prominence before the group. Individual members are invited to present papers and to discuss topics of mutual interest before a friendly audience, thus broadening their knowledge and increasing their interest in mathematics, while furnishing opportunity for individual expression. Participation in related activities, such as the Annual William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, is also encouraged.
3.	An attractive membership certificate and valuable key pin are prepared for each member as part of their national registration and initiation fees. Each initiate also receives an automatic two-year subscription to The Pentagon, and by returning some of the national registration and initiation fees for program or travel expenses, the National Council encourages local chapters to participate in regional and national conventions.
4.	Election to membership in Kappa Mu Epsilon or an one of the national honorary societies that meet the requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies qualifies a member for a GS-7 rating by the United States Civil Service Commission.