UNF-KAO Honors Society
UNF's Environmental Honor Society - Kappa Alpha Omicron
Dive into a community that shares your enthusiasm for the environment
Whether you’re majoring in environmental sciences, studies, or simply love spending time in nature, the UNF-KAO Honors Society is your gateway to enriching experiences and connection. It’s not just a student organization; it’s a vibrant network of students and professionals from diverse fields, united by a common goal: to cherish and protect our planet.
About Kappa Alpha Omicron
The Kappa Alpha Omicron (KAO) at the University of North Florida is an honors society associated with the Interdisciplinary Environmental Association and supported by the Institute of Environmental Research and Education (IERE). The UNF Chi chapter was founded in 2020 with a founding membership of 20 members.
Kosmos (universe), Anthropos (humanity), and Oikos (household)
the society's mission is to leverage these three perspectives in addressing today's most pressing environmental challenges
Purpose
The UNF-KAO Honor Society has been established for the following purposes:
Access an international network of experts in the dynamic field of interdisciplinary environmental sciences.
Create awareness about graduate and career opportunities
Connect with like-minded peers, faculty, and industry professionals.
Engage in meaningful discussions and activities that deepen your understanding of environmental topics.
Provide opportunities for professional growth, leadership development and networking
Promote learning, research, and service related to the environment
Are you curious about what it looks like to be a member of KAO? What does KAO do? Take a peak into our past adventures below:
Check out what our members have been up to this Summer:
Christina & Clara cleaning up the beach with Beaches Go green
Galyna, Viktoriya and Angela swooping up the butts with Surfrider Foundation, IERE, and Eco Eclectic
Lissie spent their time and energy cleaning up the beach with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. We love to see this!!!
Our IERE & Community Partners hugging it out at another beach cleanup success!