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.
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.
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.
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.
In the Spotlight
Jennifer Frazer: Huneke Award Winner
Congratulations to Jennifer Frazer for winning the Huneke Award! Mrs. Frazer is one of the sponsors of the Mu Alpha Theta chapter at Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Florida. She has been a crucial part of the MAΘ community in Gainesville, working with both high school and middle school students. Mrs. Frazer has been described as optimistic, kind, and nurturing. She has also been nicknamed the “Math Team Mom” for her caring nature and her contributions to the coordinating, scheduling, and logistics of their MAΘ chapter. Her students say she is the “heartbeat of their math team.”
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
June 15, 2025
MAΘ Huneke Award applications due. Click here to apply.
June 19, 2025
Juneteenth Holiday, National Office closed.
June 26, 2025
MAΘ store closes for the summer.
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