Local Student Sophie Richards of Colts Neck Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (06/21/2013)(readMedia)-- Sophie Richards, a member of the Class of 2013 at Skidmore College, has received honors at the college this spring.

She is the daughter of Peter and Julie Richards of Colts Neck .

Richards was selected to the Skidmore chapter of Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honor society. Sigma Pi Sigma exists to honor outstanding scholarship in physics; to encourage interest in physics among students at all levels; to promote service by its members toward their fellow students, colleagues, and the public; and to provide a fellowship of persons who have excelled in physics. Founded in 1921, Sigma Pi Sigma is a member honor society of the Association of College Honor Societies and is housed within the national Society of Physics Students. It has over 75,000 historical members.

Academic prizes were announced during Honors Convocation, Skidmore's annual celebration of academic achievement. College President Philip A. Glotzbach, Professor of Biology Bernard P. Possidente, Professor of American Studies Mary C. Lynn, and Professor of Mathematics R. Daniel Hurwitz, were among those awarding prizes to students at the event, which took place this Spring on campus.

Founded in 1903, Skidmore College is a coeducational, liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,400 students. The college grants the bachelor's degree in 60 majors, including both traditional liberal arts disciplines and pre-professional programs. Skidmore also awards the master of arts in liberal studies degree.