Sigma Pi Sigma

The Wheaton College chapter of Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honor society, inducted new members and gave honor cords to graduating members at its induction ceremony held on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
Newly-inducted members of Sigma Pi Sigma (Image credit: Diana Sokolov)
L-R: Curtis McLennan ’23, Ahnika Boring ‘22, Nathaniel Bowden ‘21, Rhiannon Blaauw Erskine, Jeff Yoder, Mary Carrington

The Wheaton College chapter is the Omicron chapter of Sigma Pi Sigma, the 20^th chartered since the society’s founding in 1921. This year marks the 100^th anniversary of Sigma Pi Sigma national and the 90^th anniversary of the chapter at Wheaton College.

“This year’s induction was held in a hybrid format due to our observance of COVID-19 protection measures at the college,” said Dr. Heather M. Whitney, advisor to Sigma Pi Sigma at Wheaton College. “One bright spot is that the hybrid format allowed family and friends of inductees to attend, as well as two alumni members of Sigma Pi Sigma.”Faculty and guests join the induction via the hybrid format (Image credit: Diana Sokolov)

“Additionally, this year’s induction was supported by a grant from the Sigma Pi Sigma national organization,” said Dr. Whitney. “We are very grateful for the financial support which increased our membership and increased the visibility of our chapter.”