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Reactivation Ceremony The Michigan Alpha Chapter of , Michigan State University April 15, 2008 The Societys Goal: Pi Mu Epsilon is dedicated to the promotion of mathematics and recognition of students who successfully pursue


  1. Reactivation Ceremony The Michigan Alpha Chapter of πµǫ , Michigan State University April 15, 2008

  2. The Society’s Goal: Pi Mu Epsilon is dedicated to the promotion of mathematics and recognition of students who successfully pursue mathematical understanding. It does this by � Electing members on an honorary basis according to their proficiency in mathematics and � Engaging in activities designed to promote the mathematical and scholarly development of its members.

  3. The History of Pi Mu Epsilon � Founded at Syracuse University on May 25th, 1914;

  4. The History of Pi Mu Epsilon � Founded at Syracuse University on May 25th, 1914; � A national society comprised of local chapters at colleges and universities;

  5. The History of Pi Mu Epsilon � Founded at Syracuse University on May 25th, 1914; � A national society comprised of local chapters at colleges and universities; � Each chapter is designated by a Greek Letter;

  6. The History of Pi Mu Epsilon � Founded at Syracuse University on May 25th, 1914; � A national society comprised of local chapters at colleges and universities; � Each chapter is designated by a Greek Letter; � Currently there are 324 chapters in 46 states and the District of Columbia.

  7. The History of Pi Mu Epsilon � Founded at Syracuse University on May 25th, 1914; � A national society comprised of local chapters at colleges and universities; � Each chapter is designated by a Greek Letter; � Currently there are 324 chapters in 46 states and the District of Columbia. � The Michigan Alpha chapter at MSU was founded in 1940.

  8. National Council (2005-2008): � President: Joan Weiss, Fairfield University, CT

  9. National Council (2005-2008): � President: Joan Weiss, Fairfield University, CT � President Elect: David Sutherland, Hendrix College, AR

  10. National Council (2005-2008): � President: Joan Weiss, Fairfield University, CT � President Elect: David Sutherland, Hendrix College, AR � Past President: Robert Smith, Miami University, OH

  11. National Council (2005-2008): � President: Joan Weiss, Fairfield University, CT � President Elect: David Sutherland, Hendrix College, AR � Past President: Robert Smith, Miami University, OH � Secretary-Treasurer: Leo Schneider, John Carroll University, OH

  12. National Council (2005-2008): � President: Joan Weiss, Fairfield University, CT � President Elect: David Sutherland, Hendrix College, AR � Past President: Robert Smith, Miami University, OH � Secretary-Treasurer: Leo Schneider, John Carroll University, OH � Councilors: � Paul Fishback, Grand Valley State University, MI � Michelle Robinette, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, NV � Angela Spalsbury, Youngstown State University, OH � Eve Torrence, Randolph Macon College, VA

  13. Establishing a πµǫ Chapter: � A chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon may be chartered only in an academic institution whose standards are excellent in all disciplines and particularly in mathematics.

  14. Establishing a πµǫ Chapter: � A chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon may be chartered only in an academic institution whose standards are excellent in all disciplines and particularly in mathematics. � The establishment of a chapter signifies that students are engaged in mathematically enriching activities outside the classroom that promote society ideals.

  15. The 2007 Michigan Undergraduate Mathematics Conference sponsored by the Lyman Briggs College at MSU � Keynote address by Mike Waterman, USC: “Mathematics, Computers, and Genomes”

  16. The 2007 Michigan Undergraduate Mathematics Conference sponsored by the Lyman Briggs College at MSU � Keynote address by Mike Waterman, USC: “Mathematics, Computers, and Genomes” � Talks by MSU students:

  17. The 2007 Michigan Undergraduate Mathematics Conference sponsored by the Lyman Briggs College at MSU � Keynote address by Mike Waterman, USC: “Mathematics, Computers, and Genomes” � Talks by MSU students: � Zachary Beamer: “Tent Maps and Cantor-Like Fractals”

  18. The 2007 Michigan Undergraduate Mathematics Conference sponsored by the Lyman Briggs College at MSU � Keynote address by Mike Waterman, USC: “Mathematics, Computers, and Genomes” � Talks by MSU students: � Zachary Beamer: “Tent Maps and Cantor-Like Fractals” � Tom McCollum: “On Roots of Fibonacci Polynomials”

  19. The 2007 Michigan Undergraduate Mathematics Conference sponsored by the Lyman Briggs College at MSU � Keynote address by Mike Waterman, USC: “Mathematics, Computers, and Genomes” � Talks by MSU students: � Zachary Beamer: “Tent Maps and Cantor-Like Fractals” � Tom McCollum: “On Roots of Fibonacci Polynomials”

  20. Activities of the National Organization � Publishing The Pi Mu Epsilon Journal , which includes student-authored articles, as well as a problem-section;

  21. Activities of the National Organization � Publishing The Pi Mu Epsilon Journal , which includes student-authored articles, as well as a problem-section; � Single Rational Arctangent Identities for π , Jack Samuel Calcut III, 11 , 1999, p. 1-6;

  22. Activities of the National Organization � Publishing The Pi Mu Epsilon Journal , which includes student-authored articles, as well as a problem-section; � Single Rational Arctangent Identities for π , Jack Samuel Calcut III, 11 , 1999, p. 1-6;

  23. The National Meeting of Pi Mu Epsilon Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 30th through Friday, August 1st.

  24. The National Meeting of Pi Mu Epsilon Conference Highlights:

  25. The National Meeting of Pi Mu Epsilon Conference Highlights: � PME Speaker Sessions

  26. The National Meeting of Pi Mu Epsilon Conference Highlights: � PME Speaker Sessions � An awards banquet, followed by the J. Sutherland Frame Lecture:

  27. The National Meeting of Pi Mu Epsilon Conference Highlights: � PME Speaker Sessions � An awards banquet, followed by the J. Sutherland Frame Lecture: Professor John Conway, Princeton University “The Symmetries of Things”

  28. The National Meeting of Pi Mu Epsilon For further details and information regarding PME funding of student speakers, visit http://www.pme-math.org/

  29. J. Sutherland Frame J. Sutherland Frame, December 24th, 1907- February 27th, 1997.

  30. Chapter Reactivation and Induction of New Members Ten Paideusin Kai Ta Mathemata Epispeudein “To Promote Scholarship and Mathematics”

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