Pi Lambda Sigma (POLIS)

Pi Lambda Sigma (POLIS), founded in 2016 by Cornell alumnus Sam Barnett, is the first and foremost pre-professional government fraternity at Cornell University. We are connected with chapters of universities, such as University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, and Dartmouth College.

Our mission is to create a support system and provide professional development opportunities for passionate students interested in a public service careers and advancing social issues. We aim to make government a more inclusive space by providing New Member Education and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion resources. POLIS fellows have diverse interests from law and foreign policy to economics and climate justice. With this diversity of expertise, our long-term goal is to build a support network for future leaders and promote ethical public service leadership.

Our Purpose:

The Impact of POLIS

  • As a first-generation college student, I initially had limited knowledge of policy and government. Growing up as the child of Mexican immigrants, I encountered barriers to accessing this type of information. I also had an academic background primarily in science, which made it challenging to explore this field. POLIS offered me the opportunity to explore my interests, equipping me with the skills and confidence to pursue a career in policy and government.

    Angel Flores Rodriguez