Membership is based upon academic excellence. This group is open to anyone interested in Mathematics. The group holds seminars about careers in Math and related topics. They also hold problem-solving sessions and present papers at conventions. Other Activities Students participate in the annual William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America.
Students compete in an annual contest in mathematical modeling.
Students and faculty attend the annual meeting of the Missouri section of the MAA, delivering mathematical papers and hearing other speakers. The two largest scholarships are awarded to high-achieving participants in the annual Math Olympiad for high school students. Scholarships are listed in detail below. To find out how to participate in the Mathematics Olympiad, contact the Math and Statistics Department. C.F. Gray Physical Science Scholarship Scholarships are given to juniors and seniors on the basis of a competition in Mathematics, chemistry and physics.