Answers to common questions about membership, involvement, and PME programming.
Pi Mu Epsilon is the national mathematics honor society. Our Columbia chapter recognizes sustained academic achievement in mathematics and promotes mathematical scholarship through community, events, and chapter activities. 
Membership is by nomination and chapter election (not a typical “open application”). If you meet the national minimum eligibility requirements, the chapter may contact you during the nomination/induction cycle. If you think you qualify and haven’t heard from us, email us so we can confirm coursework and eligibility.
National minimum eligibility for undergraduate membership typically includes completion of two semesters of calculus (or equivalent), plus two additional mathematics courses at or above the calculus level (counting toward the mathematical sciences major), and a 3.0 GPA or higher in the qualifying mathematics coursework.
Not necessarily. The national standard is framed around math courses that count toward a major in the mathematical sciences (calculus + additional upper-level math), so eligibility depends on your completed coursework rather than your declared major. 
Yes. The national enrollment fee is a one-time $30 lifetime membership fee, and it includes a one-year subscription to the Pi Mu Epsilon Journal. 
Yes. Most chapter events (talks, problem sessions, study groups, and community gatherings) are open to the Columbia/Barnard community. Membership is an honor recognizing academic achievement; involvement in events is for everyone.
Columbia Pi Mu Epsilon hosts talks (faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates), problem-solving sessions, reading groups, study jams, and community gatherings centered on proof, problem-solving, and mathematical conversation.
In general, yes. Some events may have limited capacity or require RSVP, but our goal is broad access for the Columbia and Barnard community.
Follow our Instagram and LinkedIn for announcements, and check the Events page for updates. We also share information through campus channels and email when available.
Yes — we welcome suggestions. Send ideas with a short rationale (topic + audience + why now) to our chapter email so we can evaluate fit and feasibility.
For partnerships, speaker opportunities, or co-hosting an event, reach out via email with your goals, timeline, and what you’d like to run. We’ll respond with next steps and logistics.
Sometimes. When we run skill-building programming, it usually looks like problem sessions, proof and LaTeX workshops, research/REU guidance, and panels on graduate school and math pathways.