Sigma Gamma Epsilon

Gamma Omega Chapter

 

How Can I Join?

Any person in any branch of the Earth Sciences who has completed at least 12 semester hours or 18 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. If you qualify and wish to apply, you need only inform any officer of the chapter who will propose you for membership at a regular meeting. A majority vote is required by the chapter members on your application to approve it. The vote is taken to assure that in the eyes of the members you have demonstrated your interest in the profession by participation in your department's activities.  Email SGE for more information or to talk to an officer.

Why Should I Join?

Membership in Sigma Gamma Epsilon or a listing of it on a resume (or the wearing of a member's key or pin) tells a prospective employer or a colleague that you are at least a "B" average student and that in the eyes of your peers you are professionally motivated. Members serve the department in a number of ways such as organizing field trips, tutoring, arranging displays, etc. The chapter has money-raising activities to obtain funds to use for scholarships or awards or to purchase items needed for student use. Membership also includes a subscription to a professional journal, The Compass. Members of Sigma Gamma Epsilon are encouraged to submit articles to this highly respected journal, as it provides the opportunity to share your research with the society. As an associated society of the Geological Society of America, Sigma Gamma Epsilon members are entitled to GSA-member rates for registration at national and regional meetings and for purchase of GSA publications.