The PAMS Council was established in 1988 to act as a central organization representing the students of the College of PAMS at North Carolina State University.
The American Chemical Society has provided more than a century of service to the science and profession of chemistry, taking a special interest in the development of chemical sciences, in the role of the chemistry professional, in chemical education, in public affairs and the formulation of government policy.
The Student Affiliate Chapter at NCSU is a means by which students can become involved in this national organization. Activities include tours of nearby research facilities at the Research Triangle Park, trips to national and regional conferences, a student/faculty mixer to acquaint students with faculty, and presentations by guest speakers covering the entire spectrum of possible fields of study and careers in chemistry or chemistry-related occupations.
North Carolina State University is proud to have the Beta Lambda Chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon (PLU), the national Honorary Chemical Society. The chapter promotes chemistry through the sponsorship of both scholarly and social activities. PLU provides travel funds for its members to present research at scientific meetings, reimburses graduate students for the cost of thesis preparation , sponsors a seminar series and hosts social gatherings for undergraduates, graduate students and faculty in the Chemistry Department. Membership is offered to juniors, seniors, and graduate students in chemistry and related curricula and is based on academic achievement.
Pi Mu Epsilon is a national honorary mathematics society founded in 1914, with chapters on more than 150 campuses and a total membership of about 30,000. The N.C. State chapter, known as North Carolina Gamma, was installed in 1960.
The NC State chapter of the American Meteorological Society is the on-campus society serving the needs of students studying meteorology and other related sciences, and anyone else interested in meteorology.