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About Omega Chi Epsilon
Omega Chi Epsilon is the National Honor
Society for Chemical Engineering. The organization was found in
1931 at the University of Illinois. It strives to recognize
juniors and seniors that demonstrate the abilities to display
academic prowess and leadership skills in their profession. It
also encourages earnest student-faculty dialogue within the
department.
The objectives of Omega Chi Epsilon are
represented by the four arms and maroon crest of the honor
society's key:
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Recognition - To
recognize excellence in chemical engineering
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Investigation -
To promote original investigation and innovation in
chemical engineering
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Service - To
provide service to the chemical engineering department or
school and its student body
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Comradeship - To
promote comradeship among chemical engineers
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Professionalism
- To promote honesty, integrity and social
responsibility: the hallmarks of professional ethics
The Chemical Engineering Department at
Rose-Hulman was the first in the country to award a degree in
Chemical Engineering in 1889. The department has the mission to
provide an excellent chemical engineering education through a
combination of theory and practice that prepares students for
productive professional careers and advanced graduate studies.
Eligibility Requirements
Juniors:
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Completed 50% of degree requirements
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Completed at least three hours of
chemical engineering course work
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Top 25% of class, or GPA greater than
3.25/4.00
Seniors:
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