Beta Kappa Chi () is a scholastic
honor society
In the United States, an honor society is a rank organization that recognizes excellence among peers. Numerous societies recognize various fields and circumstances. The Order of the Arrow, for example, is the National Honor Society of the Boy Sc ...
that recognizes academic achievement among students in the fields of
natural science
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and
mathematics
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.
Beta Kappa Chi Honor Society- Natural Sciences and Mathematics - An ACHS Member Society
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The society was founded at Lincoln University in 1923 and was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies The Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) is a predominantly American, voluntary association that serves a number of functions with respect to national collegiate and post-graduate honor societies. ACHS coordinates member organizations, faci ...
in 1961.
Beta Kappa Chi honor society has 67 active chapters across the United States, and a total membership of approximately 60,000.[Per th]
national website
accessed 20 Sept 2021.
See also
* Association of College Honor Societies The Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) is a predominantly American, voluntary association that serves a number of functions with respect to national collegiate and post-graduate honor societies. ACHS coordinates member organizations, faci ...
References
External links
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ACHS Beta Kappa Chi entry
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Association of College Honor Societies
Honor societies
Student organizations established in 1923
1923 establishments in Pennsylvania