Abigail Nissen Inducted into Earth Sciences Honors Society

2017 May 15

Abigail M.W. Nissen was inducted into Sigma Gamma Epsilon, the national honorary society for earth sciences, at St. Lawrence University.

Nissen is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in English. Nissen attended Emma Willard School.

Sigma Gamma Epsilon was established to recognize scholarship and professionalism in the earth sciences. Its focus is on the scholastic, scientific and professional advancement of its members as well as the extension of relations of friendship and assistance among colleges and universities devoted to the advancement of the earth sciences, including the Eta Xi chapter at St. Lawrence.

About St. Lawrence University: Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students located in Canton, New York. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global. Visit www.stlawu.edu.