Iota Iota Iota, the Women's Studies Honor Society, was created at the Metropolitan State College of Denver in 1988. The first induction ceremony of the Alpha Chapter was held in 1992. The foundation of this society grew out of a desire for recognition of achievement in women's studies, and the mission of the society is one of service to other women students. The purpose of Triota is to encourage and support scholarship and excellence in women's studies.