Chi Epsilon Pi

Chi Epsilon Pi
ΧΕΠ
Founded1951; 73 years ago (1951)
University of California, Los Angeles
TypeHonor society
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisAtmospheric sciences
ScopeNational
Colors  Royal blue and   Silver
Chapters13
Headquarters405 Hilgard Avenue
7127 Math Sciences Building
Los Angeles, California 90095-1565
United States
Websitexep.atmos.ucla.edu

Chi Epsilon Pi (ΧΕΠ) (Also known as XEP) is an American honor society for outstanding students in the field of meteorology/atmospheric sciences. It was established at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1951. It has chartered 13 chapters at various institutions in the United States.

History

Chi Epsilon Pi was founded at Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences of University of California, Los Angeles in 1951.[1][2][3] It is an honor society for students in the field of atmospheric sciences.[4] It promotes the advanced study of meteorology and related field and recognizes students who demonstrate a "promise of achievement: as professionals in the field.[4]

The UCLA chapter was originally formed to recognize graduate students but began also honorary undergraduates in 2019.[1] The local society became national in 1963 with the chartering of its second chapter at Texas A&M University.[3]

Its national office is housed at 405 Hilgard Avenue, 7127 Math Sciences Building in Los Angeles, California.[5]

Symbols

The name Chi Epsilon Pi {ΧΕΠ} was selected to represent ΧΕΙΜΩΝΑΣ ΕΗΙΟΝΤΑΣ ΠΡΟΛΕΓΟΜΕΝ or "Past Events Cast Their Shadows Before Them."[3] The society's colors royal blue and silver.

Membership

Chi Epsilon Pi has active, alumni, and honorary members.[2] Active members include students who have completed ten credits toward a meteorology major with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.[2][6] However, chapters may set higher standards. Alumni have either graduated, transferred to another institution, or changed majors.[2] Honorary membership are presented to individuals who have completed advanced study of meteorology and receive a majority vote of active chapter membership.[2]

Chapters

Charter date and range Institution Location Status Referenc
1951 University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, California Active [2]
1963 Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Active [2][3]
1966 Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida Active [2][7]
Spring 1999 Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana Active [2]
2004 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, Florida Active [8]
2005 University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida Active [9]
April 2007 University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri Active [10]
April 2008 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina Inactive
September 2016 Florida International University University Park, Florida Active [11]
April 2019 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia Active [12]
2020 Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Active [4][6]
2020 University of Georgia Athens, Georgia Active [13]
Pennsylvania State University State College, Pennsylvania Active [2][14]

Notable members

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "About". Chi Epsilon Pi UCLA. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Chi Epsilon Pi | Geography & Meteorology". Valparaiso University. 2016-03-16. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  3. ^ a b c d O'Brien, James J. "Chi Epsilon Pi, Meteorology Honorary Society". Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, vol. 45, no. 5 (May 1964) 280-281. via JSTOR, accessed September 18, 20204.
  4. ^ a b c "Chi Epsilon Pi at The Ohio State University : Find a Student Organization : Student Activities". Ohio State University. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  5. ^ "Outreach". Chi Epsilon Pi UCLA. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Membership | Chi Epsilon Pi". Ohio State University. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  7. ^ "Honor Societies at Florida State University". 2007-05-29. Archived from the original on 2007-05-29. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  8. ^ "Chi Epsilon Pi - American Meteorological Society/ NWA". Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  9. ^ "American Meteorological Society (Chi Epsilon Pi)". University of Miami. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  10. ^ "Chi Epsilon Pi -Mizzou Meteorology Club". University of Missouri. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  11. ^ "Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honor Society". Florida International University. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  12. ^ "Chi Epsilon Pi at Virginia Tech". Virginia Tech. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  13. ^ "For Prospective Students". Geography Department at the University of Georgia. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  14. ^ "Chi Epsilon Pi Honor Society". Penn State Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  15. ^ "Elliot Abrams". American Meteorological Society Directory. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  16. ^ "Jeffrey Frame | Department of Climate, Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences". University of Illinois. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  17. ^ "Biographical Data: Fred W. Leslie, Ph.D." (PDF). Lynden B. Johnson Space Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  18. ^ "Vita: David J. Stensrud". NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory. Retrieved September 18, 2024.