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What is Alpha Chi Sigma?
Alpha Chi Sigma is a professional Fraternity dedicated to promoting chemistry and the chemical sciences. It has represented the ambitions of professionals in the chemical sciences for over 119 years. The fraternity is gender inclusive and takes pride in our diverse membership. It's members include numerous Nobel prize laureates, researchers on the cutting edge of chemical sciences, as well as the next generation of chemical professionals.
Alpha Chi Sigma has 61 collegiate chapters at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Currently, there are more than 1,700 collegiate members majoring in many different chemistry related disciplines. Since our founding in 1902, we have has initiated over 77,000 members. Membership in Alpha Chi Sigma is for life. Once our members finish college, they move on to our Professional Branch. Many of our professional members are employed throughout government, academia, and industrial professions.
Why Join Alpha Chi Sigma?
The benefits of joining Alpha Chi Sigma are defined by the objects of Alpha Chi Sigma:
To Bind its members with a tie of true and lasting friendship.
• Make meaningful connections with like-minded individuals throughout your collegiate and professional career.
• Connect with students, faculty, and professionals in the chemical sciences creating a support network in college and beyond.
To Strive for the advancement of chemistry both as a science and as a profession.
• Help fellow students learn and understand the chemical sciences as a tutor or a mentor to other students.
• Get involved with science outreach activities to bring the joys of science to a wide audience.
To Aid its members by every honorable means in the attainment of their ambitions as chemists throughout their mortal lives.
• Learn leadership skills in high demand for a career in the chemical sciences as an integral part of a team dedicated to advancing the sciences.
• Connect with Alpha Chi Sigma members in a wide variety of careers to learn about the different paths available to people in the chemical professions.
• Be part of a large group of professionals throughout the world who can help you find your potential in a chemical profession.