Our Purpose
Mu Alpha Theta, which partners with professional mathematics organizations, including the Mathematical Association of America, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, is a non-secret organization whose purpose is the promotion of scholarship in, and enjoyment and understanding of, mathematics among high school and two-year college students.
Mu Alpha Theta, which partners with professional mathematics organizations, including the Mathematical Association of America, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, is a non-secret organization whose purpose is the promotion of scholarship in, and enjoyment and understanding of, mathematics among high school and two-year college students.
Where is Mu Alpha Theta?
Want to find out what Mu Alpha Theta chapters are in your city? State? Region? Click HERE or go to the Regions page of our website to see the lists.
Want to find out what Mu Alpha Theta chapters are in your city? State? Region? Click HERE or go to the Regions page of our website to see the lists.
Opportunities
Join us
Start a chapter at your High School
A MAΘ chapter at your school offers your students a chance to connect with like-minded individuals and gain access to valuable resources that can help them achieve their math goals. Click here to learn how to start a new chapter at your high school.
A MAΘ chapter at your school offers your students a chance to connect with like-minded individuals and gain access to valuable resources that can help them achieve their math goals. Click here to learn how to start a new chapter at your high school.
Start a chapter at your 2-Year College
Starting a MAΘ chapter at your college allows your students to join a community that promotes an excitement for math while giving them opportunities for networking and scholarships to further themselves in their careers. Click here to learn how to start a new chapter at your 2-year college.
Starting a MAΘ chapter at your college allows your students to join a community that promotes an excitement for math while giving them opportunities for networking and scholarships to further themselves in their careers. Click here to learn how to start a new chapter at your 2-year college.
Reactivating your Chapter
Reactivating your MAΘ chapter can allow your students to build a community of peers who share a passion for math, as well as open doors to math competitions and valuable scholarship opportunities. Click here for instructions on reactivating your chapter.
Reactivating your MAΘ chapter can allow your students to build a community of peers who share a passion for math, as well as open doors to math competitions and valuable scholarship opportunities. Click here for instructions on reactivating your chapter.
Become a Chapter Sponsor
The job of a sponsor is to help your students run your MAΘ chapter. Being a MAΘ chapter sponsor can be a very rewarding experience, allowing you to nurture young minds and inspire a passion for math. Click here for sponsor resources.
The job of a sponsor is to help your students run your MAΘ chapter. Being a MAΘ chapter sponsor can be a very rewarding experience, allowing you to nurture young minds and inspire a passion for math. Click here for sponsor resources.
In the Spotlight
2025 Huneke Award Winner: Sharon Sweet
Congratulations to Sharon Sweet from Florida State College at Jacksonville for winning the Huneke Award!
2025 Sister Scholastica Most Committed Sponsor Award Winner: Betty Hood
Congratulations to Betty Hood from Brentwood High School for winning the Sister Scholastica Most Committed Sponsor Award!
2025 Kalin Award Winner: Fiona McKelvie
Congratulations to Fiona McKelvie from Cookeville High School for winning the Kalin Award!
2025 Governors' Leadership and Service Award Winner: Clinton Vu
Congratulations to Clinton Vu from Thomas Jefferson High School for winning the Governors' Leadership and Service Award!
2025 Lisa C. Herron Community Award Winner: St. Mary's Academy
Congratulations to St. Mary's Academy for winning the Lisa C. Herron Community Award!
Testimonials
“Mu Alpha Theta has been one of the greatest activities in my high school career. From bleary eyed Tuesday morning math meetings to being able to travel to cool places like DC - I have had so much fun with friends & learned so much!”
Anagha Deepak
Round Rock High School (TX) Chapter President
2022 National Convention Chalk Talk Winner
Upcoming Important Dates
May 1, 2026
2026 MAΘ National Convention (Frisco, TX) registration closes.
2026 MAΘ National Convention (Frisco, TX) registration closes.
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day - National Office closed
Memorial Day - National Office closed
June 15, 2026
MAΘ Huneke Award applications due.
MAΘ Huneke Award applications due.
June 15, 2026
Sister Scholastica Most Committed Sponsor Award applications due.
Click here to apply for the Sister Scholastica Most Committed Sponsor Award.
Sister Scholastica Most Committed Sponsor Award applications due.
Click here to apply for the Sister Scholastica Most Committed Sponsor Award.
June 19, 2026
Juneteenth Holiday - National Office closed
Juneteenth Holiday - National Office closed
June 28, 2026 - July 3, 2026
2026 MAΘ National Convention in Frisco Texas.
2026 MAΘ National Convention in Frisco Texas.
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