Phi Sigma Rho
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Phi Sigma Rho | |
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ΦΣΡ | |
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Founded | September 24, 1984 Purdue University |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Engineering |
Scope | National |
Motto | "Together we build the future" |
Slogan | Re-engineering Sorority life |
Colors | Wine red and silver |
Symbol | Star and pyramid |
Flower | Orchid |
Jewel | Pearl |
Mascot | Sigmand the penguin |
Publication | The Key |
Philanthropy | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society |
Chapters | 47 |
Colonies | 2 |
Members | > 2,500 collegiate > 12,000 lifetime |
Nickname | Phi Rho or PSR |
Headquarters | P.O. Box 5307 Northville, Michigan 48167 United States |
Website | www |
Phi Sigma Rho (ΦΣΡ; also known as Phi Rho or PSR) is a social sorority for individuals who identify as female or non-binary in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.[1][2] The sorority was founded in 1984 at Purdue University.[3] It has since expanded to more than 40 colleges across the United States.[3]
History
[edit]Phi Sigma Rho was founded on September 24, 1984, at Purdue University by Rashmi Khanna and Abby McDonald.[4] Khanna and McDonald were unable to participate in traditional sorority rush due to the demands of the sororities and their engineering program, so they decided to start a new sorority that would take their academic program's demands into consideration.[4]
The Alpha chapter at Purdue University was founded with ten charter members: Gail Bonney, Anita Chatterjea, Ann Cullinan, Pam Kabbes, Rashmi Khanna, Abby McDonald, Christine Mooney, Tina Kershner, Michelle Self, and Kathy Vargo.[1]
Phi Sigma Rho accepts students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who identify as female or who identify as non-binary. The sorority made the decision to include non-binary students in all chapters in the summer of 2021.[1]
Phi Sigma Rho has grown more than 40 chapters nationally.[4] Its headquarters is located in Northville, Michigan. Its online magazine is The Key.[5]
Symbols
[edit]The colors of Phi Sigma Rho are wine red and silver.[4] The sorority's flower is the orchid, and its jewel is the pearl.[4] Its mascot is Sigmand the penguin.[4] Its motto is "together we build the future."[4]
Philanthropy
[edit]Phi Sigma Rho's national philanthropy is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.[6]
The Phi Sigma Rho Foundation was established as a separate nonprofit organization in 2005.[6] It supports the educational and philanthropic efforts of the sorority's members and offers merit-based scholarships to sorority members.[6][7]
Chapters
[edit]The following tables lists Phi Sigma Rho chapters, prospective chapters, and interest groups.[8] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are indicated in italic.
Notes
[edit]- ^ Started as a prospective chapter in 2001.
- ^ a b Started as a prospective chapter in 2004.
- ^ Started as a prospective chapter in 2014.
- ^ Started as a prospective chapter in 2015.
- ^ a b c Started as a prospective chapter in 2017.
- ^ a b Started as a prospective chapter in 2018.
- ^ a b Started as a prospective chapter in 2019.
Notable members
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "History". Phi Sigma Rho. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ "Phi Sigma Rho votes to accept non-binary members". Purdue Exponent. West Lafayette, IN, USA. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av Lurding, Carrol; Becque, Fran (December 3, 2022). Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "History". Phi Sigma Rho. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- ^ "The Key". Phi Sigma Rho. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- ^ a b c "Phi Sigma Rho Foundation". Phi Sigma Rho Foundation. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- ^ "Scholarships". Phi Sigma Rho Foundation. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- ^ "Chapter Locator". Phi Sigma Rho. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- ^ "Lila Ibrahim | Phi Sigma Rho". www.phisigmarho.org. Archived from the original on 2018-04-29. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
Further reading
[edit]- Bilimoria, Diana; Lord, Linley (2014-10-31). Women in STEM Careers: International Perspectives on Increasing Workforce Participation, Advancement and Leadership. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISBN 978-1-78195-407-2.
- Torbenson, Craig LaRon; Parks, Gregory (2009). Brothers and Sisters: Diversity in College Fraternities and Sororities. Associated University Presse. p. 282. ISBN 978-0-8386-4194-1.
- The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century. National Academies Press. 2004-06-14. ISBN 978-0-309-09162-6.
- Models and Modeling in Engineering Education: Designing Experiences for All Students. BRILL. 2008-01-01. ISBN 978-90-8790-404-3.
- Lovett, Karen (2020-06-03). Diverse Pedagogical Approaches to Experiential Learning: Multidisciplinary Case Studies, Reflections, and Strategies. Springer Nature. ISBN 978-3-030-42691-0.