Phi Sigma
Phi Sigma is an honor society for students of biological sciences. Phi Sigma is also the name of a local greek life organization at Trine University, in Angola Indiana, that branched from Phi Sigma Sigma. The Phi Sigma honor society 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 letters, Phi and Sigma, signify "fellows in science". The coat of arms contains the motto of the organization in Greek, which when translated means, "Truth shall spring from the earth." The coat displays the society's colors: white, yellow, and green.
Phi Sigma is reserved for 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.
