| Sigma Gamma Epsilon | |
| Letters: | Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: ΣΓΕ |
| Coat Of Arms: | File:The_Crest_of_Sigma_Gamma_Epsilon.jpg |
| Birthplace: | University of Kansas |
| Affiliation: | Geological Society of America |
| Status: | Active |
| Type: | Honor Society |
| Emphasis: | Earth and Geosciences |
| Scope: | National |
| Motto: | Synodoí sti Geologikí Érevna("Companions in geological research") |
| Colors: | Gold, Blue, and Silver |
| Symbol: | Rock Hammer, Shovel, and Compass |
| Publication: | The Compass |
| Chapters: | 215 |
| Nicknames: | --> |
| Address: | P.O. Box 324 |
| City: | Cedar Falls |
| State: | Iowa |
| Zip Code: | 50613 |
| Country: | United States |
The Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon (Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: ΣΓΕ) is a national honor society to recognize scholarship in the earth sciences founded in 1915 at the University of Kansas. It has chartered more than 200 chapters at colleges and universities across the United States.[1] [2]
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.
Nearly 200 chapters throughout the United States have been installed since 1915. Sigma Gamma Epsilon is associated with the Geological Society of America. Its headquarters are located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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.
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.
See main article: List of Sigma Gamma Epsilon chapters.