Science National Honor Society
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| Science National Honor Society | |
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| Founded | 2000 Texas |
| Type | Honor, high school |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Science |
| Scope | National (United States) |
| Chapters | 1,071 |
| Headquarters | 15901 Amis Court Austin, Texas 78734 United States |
| Website | www |
Science National Honor Society is an American academic nationwide honor society focused on science for high school students.
History
[edit]Science National Honor Society was established in 2000 in Texas to recognize and promote outstanding coursework in the sciences by high school students.[1][2] It also cultivates the next generation scientific researchers and explorers in the United States.[1]
The society is run by teachers, scientists, and business people who volunteer their time.[3] The IRS recognized the society as a nonprofit organization on October 5, 2021.[2][4] The society's headquarters is Austin, Texas.[3]
Activities
[edit]Members participate in a service project and attend guest lectures.[1] Chapters either host or judge a science fair or a science club or help tutor other students in their school.[5] In addition to recognizing students, the society also presents the SNHS Student Scholarships annually.[6][3]
Chapters
[edit]As of 2023, the Science National Honor Society has 1071 active chapters across the United States.[7]
Membership
[edit]Membership is open to students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school who have taken at least two honors science classes.[8] Potential members must have a cumulative B+ average or a 3.5-grade point average in their science classes.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Home". Science National Honor Society at Central Magnet. Central Magnet School. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ a b Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service. 2002. p. 199 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "About SNHS". Science National Honor Society -. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ "Chapter Resources". Science National Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ "SNHS Official Chapter Bylaws and Constitution | SNHS Chapter Resources". Science National Honor Society. January 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Scholarshp Awardess". Science National Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ "Chapter Directory". Science National Honor Society -. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ a b Freeman, Allison (December 16, 2018). "Randolph High School Science National Honor Society Inducts 43 New Members". Tap Into Raldolph. Retrieved August 1, 2023.