Chi Epsilon Pi
American meteorological honor society
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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.
| Chi Epsilon Pi | |
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| ΧΕΠ | |
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| Founded | 1951 University of California, Los Angeles |
| Type | Honor |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Atmospheric sciences |
| Scope | National |
| Colors | Royal blue and Silver |
| Chapters | 13 |
| Headquarters | 405 Hilgard Avenue 7127 Math Sciences Building Los Angeles, California 90095-1565 United States |
| Website | xep |
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 | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Elliot Abrams, meteorologist who works for AccuWeather[15]
- Jeffrey Frame (2001), professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and atmospheric scientist for VORTEX2[16]
- Frederick W. Leslie, scientist who flew on the NASA STS-73 Space Shuttle mission as a payload specialist[17]
- David Stensrud, research meteorologist with the National Severe Storms Laboratory and adjunct professor at the University of Oklahoma[18]