Davidson College GSE Constitution and Bylaws
Mission Statement. The purpose of the Alpha Alpha Chapter of Gamma Sigma Epsilon shall be to recognize outstanding students demonstrating exceptional ability and interest in the field of chemistry. It aims to promote professionalism and scholarship in chemistry and the general welfare of its members.
History.
“With the signing of the Armistice on Nov. 11, 1918, World War I ended abruptly. The nation was drunk with victory, and the returning doughboys were anxious to make up for lost time as quickly as possible. The fall of 1919 was not an auspicious time for serious study of chemistry. Two of those returning soldiers, (Louis P. Good) and (Manley A. Siske), at Davidson College were convinced that an honorary chemical fraternity, which would recognize undergraduates, would help lead students to a more serious study of chemistry.
There had been a local Alchemist Club on campus which tried to recognize the outstanding chemistry students, but this was not enough for these ambitious young men. They envisioned an organization of national scope that would command more respect and interest. Many lively discussions were held in the old Martin Chemistry Laboratories at Davidson about the merits of one and another existing chemical fraternity…”
An excerpt from the National Website’s History page.
Membership Requirements.
- Active members of the chapter shall be composed of students who have completed a minimum of three credit-hours (three courses) in chemistry with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 (B-) in all chemistry courses and at least a 2.7 (B-) overall grade point average.
- Transfer students shall be eligible for membership after one semester at Davidson College in which they have taken one chemistry course providing they also meet the requirements for membership set in Article 3, Section A.1.
- Second-year students who are outstanding in chemistry and who will complete the requirements for membership by the end of that academic year may be nominated for membership.
Officers.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Nicole Snyder
Grand Alchemist (President): Matt Brady
Alchemist’s Apprentice (Vice President):
Keeper of the Formulas (Recorder):
Keeper of the Solvents (Treasurer): Eric Medici
Stock Room Manager (Sergeant at Arms):
Davidson SAACS 