The Kalin Award was created by a grant from Dr. Robert Kalin
of Florida State University, a former President of Mu Alpha
Theta. Dr. Kalin is a nationally recognized mathematics educator
and continues to be one of Mu Alpha Theta's strongest supporters.
The Mu Alpha Theta Educational Foundation continues to support the
Kalin Award. This award recognizes graduating seniors attending the
National Mu Alpha Theta Convention who have excelled in mathematics
and performed notable service to Mu Alpha Theta communities. The
winner of the Award receives a $2500 prize and a distinguished plaque.
Each Chapter is allowed to nominate one Mu Alpha Theta member for
the Kalin Award per year. The Sponsor of the Chapter will determine
how the Chapter's nominee is selected. The Application Form*
consists of three parts.
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Personal information provided by the nominee, including high school achievements,
service to Mu Alpha Theta, and an essay. Do not send more information than is requested.
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Two recommendation letters, one from the nominee's Mu Alpha Theta Chapter Sponsor,
the other by an individual of the nominee's choice (no relatives, please).
Do not send more than two recommendation letters.
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Academic record completed by the nominee's principal, counselor, or other school officer.
All three parts of the application must be postmarked by June 15th and mailed to:
Mu Alpha Theta
Kalin Award
c/o University of Oklahoma
601 Elm Ave., Rm 1102
Norman, OK 73019-0315
The application items may be mailed separately.
Top nominees will be interviewed by the Governing Council at the
National Convention and the winners named at the closing ceremonies.
*You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the Application Form.