Geology Rocks

The Eta Sigma chapter of the Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon has for its objective the scholastic and scientific advancement of its members within the field of Earth Science. Sigma Gamma Epsilon is an honor society meant to promote interest and advancement in Earth Science by activities for and by its members, and service to the community and university.

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.

Any person in any branch of the Earth Sciences who has completed at least 10 semester hours or 15 quarter hours in Earth Science courses and has maintained a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. (on a 4.0 system) in all Earth Science courses together with an overall G.P.A. of 2.67 in all college courses is qualified for membership.