Science National Honor Society is an American academic nationwide

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focused on

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students.

History

Science National Honor Society was established in 2000 in Texas to recognize and promote outstanding coursework in the sciences by high school students. It also cultivates the next generation scientific researchers and explorers in the United States. The society is run by teachers, scientists, and business people who volunteer their time. The IRS recognized the society as a nonprofit organization on October 5, 2021. The society's headquarters is Austin, Texas.

Activities

Members participate in a service project and attend guest lectures. Chapters either host or judge a science fair or a science club or help tutor other students in their school. In addition to recognizing students, the society also presents the SNHS Student Scholarships annually.

Chapters

As of 2023, the Science National Honor Society has 1071 active chapters across the United States.

Membership

Membership is open to students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school who have taken at least two honors science classes. Potential members must have a cumulative B+ average or a 3.5-grade point average in their science classes.

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* Secondary school honor societies Organizations established in 2000 Educational organizations based in the United States Student organizations established in 2000 {{authority control