Science National Honor Society

Science National Honor Society
Founded2000; 24 years ago (2000)
Texas
TypeHonor, high school
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisScience
ScopeNational (United States)
Chapters1,071
Headquarters15901 Amis Court
Austin, Texas 78734
United States
Websitewww.sciencenhs.org

Science National Honor Society is an American academic nationwide honor society focused on science for high school students.

History

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

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

As of 2023, the Science National Honor Society has 1071 active chapters across the United States.[7]

Membership

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

  1. ^ a b c "Home". Science National Honor Society at Central Magnet. Central Magnet School. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c "About SNHS". Science National Honor Society -. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
  4. ^ "Chapter Resources". Science National Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
  5. ^ "SNHS Official Chapter Bylaws and Constitution | SNHS Chapter Resources". Science National Honor Society. January 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  6. ^ "2023 Scholarshp Awardess". Science National Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
  7. ^ "Chapter Directory". Science National Honor Society -. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
  8. ^ 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.