Phi Sigma is an honor society for students of biological sciences. Phi Sigma was founded on March 17, 1915 at Ohio State University. It became a member of the Association of College Honor Societies in 1950. The Greek letter, Phi and Sigma, signify "fellows in science." The coat of arms contains the motto of the organization, "Truth shall spring from the earth," in Greek. The coat displays the society's colors: white, yellow, and green.
Phi Sigma is limited to students who have demonstrated interest in research, and are at the top of their class in their respective universities. At least one-fourth of their college training should include biological sciences.
| ΦΣ | |
|---|---|
| Name | Phi Sigma Society - ΦΣ |
| Established | 03-17-1915 |
| Birthplace | Ohio State University |
| Type | Honorary |
| Emphasis | Biology |
| Motto | Truth Shall Spring out of the Earth |
| Colors | Yellow, green, and white |
| Flower | Shasta daisy |
| Chapters | 86 |
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Famous quotes containing the word phi:
“Adolescents have the right to be themselves. The fact that you were the belle of the ball, the captain of the lacrosse team, the president of your senior class, Phi Beta Kappa, or a political activist doesn’t mean that your teenager will be or should be the same....Likewise, the fact that you were a wallflower, uncoordinated, and a C student shouldn’t mean that you push your child to be everything you were not.”
—Laurence Steinberg (20th century)