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College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Political Science

Pi Sigma Alpha, Eta Theta Chapter

A circular logo for The National Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha ($ΠΣΑ$). The emblem features a central orange triangle pointing right, overlaid with the black Greek letters $ΠΣΑ$. This is enclosed within a white border ring containing the organization's name in gold capital letters and "FOUNDED 1920" at the bottom.Pi Sigma Alpha was organized by Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma XI in 1920. The Society fills an important need in the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and interest in Political Science among students in collegiate institutions. There are over 420 Chapters of the Society located in the leading institutions of higher education throughout the country. Student membership in the Society is conferred on the basis of scholastic achievement.  

Why be a member of Pi Sigma Alpha?

  • Members have opportunities to attend events, meet invited speakers, or go on trips.
  • Can gain valuable leadership skills and be involved more directly with the department.
  • Have more opportunities to work closely with department faculty.
  • Membership is given special recognition by many law school admission offices.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be inducted, students must:

  • Be a declared Political Science major.
  • Be junior or senior standing (U3 or U4).
  • Have completed at least 10 credits of work in POL courses at Stony Brook University.
  • Have achieved an overall GPA placing them in the top one-third of their whole class (e.g. third- or fourth-year class).

Contact and Information:

For information about the Eta Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, please contact:

Jason Rose, Lecturer
Eta Theta Chapter Faculty Advisor
Jason.Rose@stonybrook.edu
N-747 Social and Behavioral Sciences Building

For information related to Pi Sigma Alpha, Eta Theta chapter finances, please contact:

Michael Boerner, Business Administrator
Michael.Boerner@stonybrook.edu
S-703 Social and Behavioral Sciences Building

For more information on the national society, pisigmaalpha.org

Three people stand smiling on a stage, each holding a framed "Award for Written Excellence in Political Science" plaque. They are positioned in front of a large projection screen displaying the Pi Sigma Alpha (ΠΣA) logo and name. The person on the left is a woman with glasses and her hair pulled back, wearing a black square-neck top. The person in the middle is a woman with long light-brown hair, wearing a denim jacket over a floral print dress. The person on the right is a man with short dark hair, wearing a black polo shirt and khaki pants. The awards were presented by the Stony Brook University Pi Sigma Alpha Chapter.