09/10/2022
Calling all math researchers, educators, and enthusiasts, join us in MSP 🙂
Some FAQs about Membership to Mathematical Society of the Philippines (MSP)
What is ‘Mathematical Society of the Philippines’?
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines or MSP is an academic, non-stock, non-profit, non-sectarian and a non-partisan organization. It is a national organization governed by a National Board of Directors.
It carries out activities in the pursuit of the following objectives:
a) To promote interest in and awareness of mathematics and its applications.
b) To propagate knowledge in mathematics and mathematics education.
c) To promote mathematical research.
What is the name of your regional chapter?
The name of our regional chapter is MSP CAR, Regions, 1 & 2 Chapter. It is administered by its own Board of Directors.
Who can become a Member of MSP?
Those who have taken and passed calculus in college, and taught at least a senior high school mathematics subject or engaged in research on mathematics, its applications or its teaching may apply for regular membership in the organization. Undergraduate students in their senior year or graduate students enrolled in a graduate program of mathematics or allied fields may apply for associate membership.
When applying for MSP membership, applicants may choose to be affiliated to the MSP Regional Chapter in the geographical region of their residence. If there is none, they may apply at a neighboring MSP Regional Chapter of their preference.
What are the rights of MSP Members?
A regular member shall have the right
a) to nominate and vote for members of the MSP Board,
b) to participate in matters pertaining to the conduct of the annual business meeting and other committee meetings,
c) to receive all conference announcements, notices of meetings, and reports,
d) to participate in conferences, seminars and trainings organized by the MSP, and
e) to apply for research grants offered by the MSP.
An associate member shall have the rights as stated in (c) and (d) above. In addition, he or she shall have the right to observe the conduct of the business meeting and election during the MSP Annual Convention.
Members of MSP are automatically members of the Southeast Asian Mathematical Society (SEAMS).
When can an applicant become an MSP member?
An applicant becomes a member upon approval of his/her application by the National Membership Committee and upon payment of the membership fee.
How can we pay membership dues?
For new applications, please refer to the following link. An instruction regarding payment is given in the form.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdaiTpdIS00gn.../viewform
For renewal of membership, kindly refer to the following link. An instruction on payment is given in the form.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfTtP2pGVJxqr.../viewform
What is the period of validity of membership?
Membership is valid for one year, and is renewable every year. Starting June 2022, regardless of payment date, the period of validity is from June 1(current year) to May 31 (following year).
Who are considered ‘members in good standing’?
To remain in good standing for the fiscal year (June 1 up to May 31 of the following year), a member must have paid the membership dues for that year and attended at least one meeting or activity sponsored by the organization.
What will happen to ‘inactive’ members?
A member who has not been in good standing for two years will be dropped from the rolls of the Society, with no prejudice to reapplication.
