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Phi Sigma Rho
American engineering social sorority From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Phi Sigma Rho (ΦΣΡ; also known as Phi Rho or PSR) is a social sorority for individuals who identify as female or non-binary in engineering and technology. The sorority was founded in 1984 at Purdue University. It has since expanded to more than 40 colleges across the United States.
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History
Phi Sigma Rho was founded on September 24, 1984, at Purdue University.[1][2] Its founders were Rashmi Khanna and Abby McDonald who were unable to participate in traditional sorority rush due to the demands of the sororities and their engineering program; they decided to start a new sorority that would take their academic program's demands into consideration.[2]
The Alpha chapter at Purdue University was founded with ten charter members: Gail Bonney, Anita Chatterjea, Ann Cullinan, Pam Kabbes, Rashmi Khanna, Abby McDonald, Christine Mooney, Tina Kershner, Michelle Self, and Kathy Vargo.[3]
Phi Sigma Rho is a social sorority that accepts students pursuing degrees in engineering and technology who identify as female or who identify as non-binary.[3] The sorority made the decision to include non-binary students in all chapters in the summer of 2021.[3][4]
The sorority's headquarters is based in Seattle, Washington.[5]
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Symbols
Phi Sigma Rho's core values or pillars are Friendship, Scholarship, and Encouragement.[6] Its motto is "Together we build the future."[2][6]
The colors of Phi Sigma Rho are wine red and silver.[2] The sorority's flower is the orchid.[6][2] Its jewel is the pearl.[2][6] Its mascot is Sigmand the penguin.[2][6] Its online magazine is The Key.[7]
Philanthropy
Phi Sigma Rho's national philanthropy is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.[8]
The Phi Sigma Rho Foundation was established as a separate nonprofit organization in 2005.[8] It supports the educational and philanthropic efforts of the sorority's members and offers merit-based scholarships to sorority members.[8][9]
Chapters
As of 2025, Phi Sigma Rho has charter 53 chapters in the United States, with 48 being active.[1]
Notable members
- Lila Ibrahim, computer scientist and Google DeepMind's first chief operating officer[10]
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