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Phi
Sigma
Biological Sciences
Honor Society
President's Message
Greetings from the International Headquarters of Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society. I, along with Ms. Catherine (‘CJ’) Wong and Dr. Gene Wong (Executive Co-Directors of the National Office in Connecticut) invite you to explore the history, purpose, and activities of our Honor Society and its Chapters. If you have any suggestions for expanding and improving this web site, please contact one of us by whichever means you prefer (phone, fax, letter, or e-mail). We value the personal relationships we have established with our Chapters and, as our missions states, encourage new relationships with anyone devoted to the promotion of research and academic excellence in the biological sciences.
Sincerely,
Henry R. Owen, Ph.D.
President of Phi Sigma
History
The Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society was founded at Ohio State University, March 17, 1915. The Phi Sigma Society became a member society of the Association of College Honor Societies in 1950.
Emblem
The emblem of the Society consists of an ancient watch-key formed of
the Greek letters Phi and Sigma, the former being superimposed upon the latter. Together,
they signify FELLOWS IN SCIENCE. Fellowship in science includes ardent cooperative effort,
effective leadership, and creative scholarship.
Coat-of-Arms
'Truth Shall Spring out of the Earth'
The official coat-of-arms of Phi Sigma Society consists of a simple heraldic shield with a scroll beneath it bearing the above motto of the Society in Greek. Out of the black field, representing ignorance, grows the green, white, and gold flowers of the Society, the Shasta Daisy, representing Truth seeking to rise toward the light. In the silver sky of light and knowledge appears the fiery cloud of intellectual inspiration, out of which a hand comes bearing the pearl, the Society jewel. The pearl, most interesting biologically of all precious stones, is emblematic of a scientist's reward, the conscious duty well done.
Constitution and Bylaws
Chapter Manual
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Catherine Woodworth Wong and Gene Wong
Last Updated on
April 08, 2008