| Sigma Gamma Epsilon | |
|---|---|
| ΣΓΕ | |
 | |
| Founded | March 30, 1915 University of Kansas |
| Type | Honor Society |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Emphasis | Earth Sciences / Geosciences |
| Scope | National (United States) |
| Motto | Συνοδοί στη Γεωλογική Έρευνα
(Synodoí sti Geologikí Érevna) "Companions in geological research" |
| Colors | Gold Blue Silver |
| Symbol | Rock Hammer, Shovel, and Compass |
| Publication | The Compass |
| Chapters | 215 |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 324 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 USA |
| Website | Official website |
The Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon (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]
Purpose and objective
The Society was established 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]
History and government
The Society was founded on March 30, 1915, at The University of Kansas. Nearly 200 chapters throughout the United States have been installed since 1915. 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]
Sigma Gamma Epsilon is associated with the Geological Society of America.[2]