Sigma Pi Sigma
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Sigma Pi Sigma (ΣΠΣ), founded at Davidson College on December 11, 1921, is the oldest[1] and only American honor society for physics and astronomy.[2] It is an organization within the Society of Physics Students and the American Institute of Physics and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.[3] The society's stated goals are "to honor outstanding scholarship in physics and astronomy; to encourage interest in physics and astronomy among students at all levels; to promote an attitude of service of its members towards their fellow students, colleagues, and the public; to provide a fellowship of persons who have excelled in physics and astronomy."[2] The society has some 90,000 historical members.[3]
Sigma Pi Sigma | |
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ΣΠΣ | |
Founded | December 11, 1921; 102 years ago (1921-12-11) Davidson College |
Type | Honor society |
Emphasis | Physics |
Scope | International |
Colors | Forest Green and Ivory |
Publication | Radiations |
Chapters | 575+ |
Members | 90,000+ lifetime |
President | James Borgardt |
Headquarters | One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740 |
Website | Official website |