KME

KME Honor Society

Kappa Mu Epsilon is a specialized honor society in Mathematics. Founded in 1931 to promote the interest of mathematics among undergraduate students, its chapters are located in colleges and universities of recognized standing which offer a strong mathematics major. The chapters' members are selected from student of mathematics who have maintained a high level of scholarshipin mathematics as well as their other studies and who exhibit an enthusiasm for mathematics.

The primary purposes of being a member of Kappa Mu Epsilon include the following:

to further interest in mathematics,
to develop an appreciation of the power and the beauty of mathematics,
to emphasize the role of mathematics in the development of civilization,
to recognize the outstanding mathematical achievement of its members,
to familiarize members with the advancements being made in mathematics,
to maintain a spirt of collegiality among men and women interested in mathematics.

The Maryland Beta Chapter, formed in 1965, has inducted 313 members since its creation. The chapter normally meets once a month and has an ongoing service project of proving tutoring services for mathematics and computer science courses.