Physics honor society inducts new members

University of the Cumberlands' chapter of Sigma Pi Sigma held an induction ceremony earlier this semester. The presiding officer for the ceremony was Ms. Abby Walker, president of the chapter for 2018-2019.

Two members were inducted: Mr. Dustin Tyler Hensley and Mr. Joshua Barry Isenhoff.

Chapter officers for the 2019-2020 academic year were elected as follows:

President -- Mr. Dustin Hensley

Vice-President -- Mr. Joshua Isenhoff

Secretary -- Mr. Jacob Smith

Treasurer -- Ms. Abby Walker

Sigma Pi Sigma is the national physics honor society. Chapters are restricted to colleges and universities of recognized standing that offer a strong physics major. Students elected to membership must attain high standards of general scholarship and outstanding achievement in physics. Founded in 1921, Sigma Pi Sigma is an affiliated society of the American Institute of Physics and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Sigma Pi Sigma is also a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. Cumberlands' chapter was installed as the 469th chapter in May 1998.