Sigma Gamma Epsilon
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History
Sigma Gamma Epsilon was founded on March 30, 1915, at the University of Kansas. The society was established as an honor society to recognize scholarship and professionalism in the earth sciences. It has for its objectives the scholastic, scientific, and professional advancement of its members and the extension of relations of friendship and assistance among colleges and universities which are devoted to the advancement of the earth sciences.[1][2]
Nearly 200 chapters throughout the United States have been installed since 1915. Sigma Gamma Epsilon is associated with the Geological Society of America.[2] Its headquarters are located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Symbols
The colors of Sigma Gamma Epsilon are gold, blue, and silver. Its symbols are the rock hammer, shovel, and compass. Its motto is Synodoí sti Geologikí Érevna or "Companions in geological research". Its publication is The Compass.
Governance
Government of the Society is by student members and the ultimate legislative authority is vested in a National Convention held every two years. It is composed of one student delegate from each chapter and the seven national officers who are faculty members.[1][2]
Chapters
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Notable members
- Warren L. Carpenter, flight surgeon and physician
- Henry H. Krusekopf, soil scientist and academic
- Helen Niña Tappan Loeblich, micropaleontologist who was a professor of geology at the University of California, Los Angeles
- Hugh Miser, geologist who had a long and distinguished career with the United States Geological Survey
- Sally Kuhn Sennert, volcanologist with the United States Geological Survey
- William H. Shideler, founder and longtime chair of the Department of geology at Miami University.
References
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External Links
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