Sigma Iota Rho () is an international collegiate honor society for international studies. It was an initiative of scholars and practitioners who sought a national platform to recognize excellence in the field. Roger Coate, professor at the University of South Carolina and advisor to the Beta chapter, was elected president. This also comprises the society's motto: "Prudence, Ideals, Power".
Sigma Iota Rho's symbols are a spider, falcon, and lightning representing prudence, ideals, and power.
Activities
Sigma Iota Rho hosts an annual Student Research Conference in International Relations. The national society awards scholarships and research grants to members. It also published the undergraduate peer-reviewed Journal of International Relations. At the local level, chapters host speakers, networking events, and fundraising drives for global issues or causes.
Membership
Membership categories include undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, adjuncts, and honorary. Membership is open to juniors and seniors who have completed eighteen hours in international relations, global affairs, and other majors with a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Graduate students must have completed one semester with a 3.3 GPA.
See also
- Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs
- Honor society
- List of international relations institutes and organisations
- Professional fraternities and sororities
References
External links
- Sigma Iota Rho's official website
- Journal of International Relations website