Meet the Executive Board!
Nolan Lysaght
President
"Hi!! My name is Nolan Lysaght and I’m the current President of Alpha Chi Sigma for the 2024 calendar year. I’m currently a Junior studying Chemical Engineering and I rushed my first semester at UofM in Fall 2021. This org has given me so many amazing professional opportunities and lifelong friendships. I love the amazing people in this org so incredibly much and can’t imagine my undergrad life without them. So excited to be prez and for our Winter 2024 PC (but prob most excited for summer camping trip)"
Email:
nlysaght@umich.edu
Katherine Ellis
Vice President
“Hi y’all!! My name is Katherine Ellis and I am one of Alpha Chi Sigma’s vice presidents this year! I am a junior studying ChE with minors in Music and Math and I’m in the marching band! I rushed in fall 2023 and have met my best friends in our chapter! I couldn’t imagine life without all of my brothers and am so excited for rush this semester and getting to share Alpha Chi Sigma with new pledges!”
Email:
katell@umich.edu
Mackenzie Adamczak
Vice President
"Hi guys, my name is Kenzie Adamczak and I’m one of the vice presidents for AXΣ this upcoming semester!! I’m a junior majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Polish Language, Literature, and Culture! I rushed W’22 and ever since I’ve fallen absolutely in love with this community. Alpha Chi Sigma has given me so many things from great friends to great professional opportunities. I hope that all of the love I’ve gotten from this fraternity continues to pass on throughout the years because there truly is nothing quite like this place and these people. I can’t wait to meet our next pledge class and have a great semester :) "
Email:
kenzieee@umich.edu
Benjamin de Chazal
Rush Chair
"Hey guys, my name is Ben de Chazal and I'm the rush chair of Alpha Chi Sigma this semester. I'm a junior studying Chemical Engineering, and I rushed in Fall 2022. AXE is an awesome combination of professional development opportunities and social bonding. Having everything I need for a successful college experience, and my best friends, all in one organization has made AXE into something I'm so grateful for. We've got lots of cool stuff in store for rush, so make sure to come to rush to see all that we have to offer!"
Email:
bdechaz@umich.edu
Learn about some of our officers!
Community Outreach Chairs
The Community Outreach chair position is particularly exciting because it provides Alpha Chi Sigma with the opportunity to contribute to the Ann Arbor community and beyond, aiming to make a positive impact in various ways. Aligned with the principles of our professional fraternity, we focus on science-related events like supporting children's scientific curiosity through programs such as FEMMES and Science Olympiad. Additionally, we engage in various activities, including Ukrainian English tutoring, volunteering to help cats with leukemia, participating in Habitat for Humanity, and more. Community outreach is always expanding and changing to try to best fit community needs.
Professional Chairs
As a professional fraternity, we play a crucial role in guiding our members through their academic and professional journeys. Our professional support system includes study tables, speaker series, and research presentations conducted by our own members, creating a valuable network that aids them in their coursework and provides insights into diverse research happening on campus, both among our brothers and with professors. Our influence also extends beyond the University of Michigan; last year, we were honored to host Dr. Levin from the University of Chicago as part of our Bartell Lecture Series.
Sustainability Chair
Our sustainability initiatives revolve around supporting local businesses, minimizing waste, and gardening. Our members adopt eco-friendly habits such as shopping at the Bring Your Own Container store, where we stock up on household supplies in our reusable containers, and exploring the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. Additionally, we contribute to recycling efforts by collecting cans and bottles. We upkeep a yearly garden, focusing on early garden preparations by sprouting seeds indoors in repurposed egg cartons, laying the groundwork for a vibrant summer garden. This garden not only promotes healthy eating habits and cost savings but also instills a sense of environmental stewardship among our members.