About Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society
Omicron Delta Epsilon is one of the world's largest academic honor
societies. The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition
of scholastic attainment and the honoring of outstanding achievements
in economics; the establishment of closer ties between students
and faculty in economics within colleges and universities, and among
colleges and universities; the publication of its official journal,
The American
Economist ; and sponsoring of panels at professional meetings
as well as the ODE Graduate Research and Undergraduate Research Award competitions.
Currently, Omicron Delta Epsilon has 717 chapters
located in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom,
Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Egypt, France, Kazakhstan, and United Arab Emirates. With such
a broad, international base, chapter activities vary widely, ranging
from invited speakers, group discussions, dinners, meetings, etc.,
to special projects such as review sessions and tutoring for students
in economics. Omicron Delta Epsilon plays a prominent role in the
annual Honors Day celebrations at many colleges and universities.
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