news-category: Academics Sigma Zeta National Math and Science Honor Society Inducts 24 New Members By Office of University Communications On April 21, 2026 A group of 24 students were recently inducted into Sigma Zeta National Math and Science Honor Society. ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´ Beta Tau Chapter Also Recognizes Seniors and New Officers BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Beta Tau Chapter of Sigma Zeta National Honor Society held its induction ceremony recently. Honored were 24 new members, who received membership certificates and a T-shirt. The new officers were installed. Graduating seniors were recognized and presented with honor cords to be worn during commencement ceremonies. Sigma Zeta President McCoy Stowe gave the welcome and helped with the induction ceremony, along with Secretary Ansley Walker and Vice President Mackenzie Farr. Faculty sponsors are Teralea Moore, assistant professor of mathematics, and Dr. Stefka Eddins, professor of chemistry. Moore, who is retiring at the end of semester, was honored with a large floral arrangement. Seniors received honor cords to wear at graduation. Faculty sponsor, Teralea Moore, assistant professorof mathematics, was honored as she is retiring at the end of the semester. Sigma Zeta is open to qualified students who are majoring in natural science, computer science, mathematics, or mathematics education. They must have completed 25 hours towards a degree and 15 hours of science and/or math courses and earned a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in their science and math courses. New officers: President – Mackenzie Farr Vice president – Elliana Cipcic Treasurer – Jacob White Secretary – Tavyn Baffa New officers were sworn in during the induction ceremony. New members and seniors: Haylee Ayers, Biology, Arden, N.C. (senior) Tavyn Baffa, Biology, Keller, Texas. Mattie Berrier, Biology, Lexington, N.C. (senior) Ayden Bollinger, Biology, Lenoir, N.C. Avalon Christman, Biology, Ellenboro, N.C. (senior) Elliana Cipcic, Biochemistry, Charlotte, N.C. Naliah Codjovi, Biology, Indian Trail, N.C. Zaine Faw, Cybersecurity, Lenoir, N.C. Hannah Frye, Chemistry, Kingsport, Tenn. Abigail Hardiman, Biochemistry, Aldie, Va. Anna Hornbaker, Biochemistry, Berryville, Va. Makenzie Johnson, Biochemistry, Grover, N.C. Brenna Kelly, Biology, Gastonia, N.C. Kathryn King, Biology, Mount Pleasant, S.C. Braden Knavel, Computer Science, Burlington, N.C. Elijah Lewis, Computer Science, Graham, N.C. Abigail Mace, Biology, Blacksburg, S.C. Jeremy McKaig, Biology, Columbus, N.C. Brooke Porter, Biology, Lawndale, N.C. Joshua Rochester, Biology, Shelby, N.C. Natalie Setzer, Biochemistry, Maiden, N.C. Janae Smith, Biology, Moore, S.C. Dakota Townley, Biology, Painesville, Ohio Katherine White, Biology, Gastonia, N.C. Other seniors recognized: Madison Boyd, Biology Jaida Bristol, Biology Rachel Estes, Biochemistry Brooklyn Gibson, Biology Makenzie Harris, Biology Sara-Michael Jann, Biology Hunter Lee, Chemistry Aiden Leon, Biology Hodges McCathern, Biochemistry Snow Nguyen, Chemistry Gracie Park, Biology Jada Pittman, Biology Lainey Proffitt, Biology Benjamin Rogers, Biochemistry Hannah Routh, Biology Karley Simonds, Biology Lauren Stephens, Biology McCoy Stowe, Biology Kylie Taylor, Biology Ansley Walker, Biology Andrew Wilson, Biology About Beta Tau Chapter and Sigma Zeta Sigma Zeta began on ¹ú²úӴӴ’s campus in 2008. In the fall of 2007, with a unanimous vote, the faculty in both the Departments of Natural Sciences and Mathematics elected to apply to the national Sigma Zeta Honor Society for a GWU chapter. The application was granted and ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´ was designated the Beta Tau Chapter and installed as the Sigma Zeta’s 51st chapter. Sigma Zeta began in 1925 at Shurtleff College in Alton, Ill., to recognize the academic achievements of any major in the natural sciences, computer science or mathematics. About ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´ ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´ is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´ prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at ¹ú²úÓ´Ó´.edu. A group of 24 students were recently inducted into Sigma Zeta National Math and Science Honor Society.
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