Omega Chi Epsilon is the National Chemical Engineering Honor Society, of which
we are a nationally recognized chapter, officially recognized on February 28th,
2001.
The chapter officially started in March 1999 to help both the community and the
chemical engineering department. OXE helps by traveling to schools during the
year for science and engineering demonstrations. We also provide free tutoring
for sophomore ChE classes and co-sponsor the Western Peninsula Science Fair
with the Copper Counter Intermediate School District (CCISD) each year.
History of Omega Chi Epsilon
In 1931, chemical engineering students at the University of Illinois formed an
organization where they would recognize upperclassmen who displayed academic
excellence and leadership in chemical engineering. This group designed a key
and received recognition from the University administration to become the Alpha
Chapter of Omega Chi Epsilon.
Another five chapters had been formed by its tenth anniversary, has expanded to
a total of 52 chapters nationwide at universities all accross the United
States. The Omega Chi Epsilon society is a member of the Association of College
Honor Societies.
