Mission Statement

(From National Statement)

The mission of Upsilon Pi Epsilon is to recognize academic excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the computing sciences.

The Association will accomplish this mission through programs that:

• Enable outstanding students to obtain recognition of superior educational achievement that emphasizes the computing sciences as well as liberal arts, sciences, and other professional and interdisciplinary education in the context of individual and societal responsibilities,
• Assist in maximizing the personal and professional growth of students in UPE by financially supporting scholarships and other creative endeavors that include the discovery, integration, and application of knowledge.
• Establish significant partnerships with external constituencies interested in promoting and subsidizing high quality computing science education.
• Seek opportunities to extend individual memberships and chapter activities into additional environments yet to become identified.