UM Chapter of Sigma Xi



SIGMA XI
THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY
University of Michigan Chapter
A 501(c)(3) Tax Deductible Organization since 1903.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society is the world’s largest
multidisciplinary honor society for scientists and engineers. Its mission
is to enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in
science and engineering, and promote the public understanding of science
for the purpose of improving the human condition.

The Greek letters "sigma" and "xi" form the acronym of the Society's motto,
"Spoudon Xynones," which translates as "Companions in Zealous Research."

The University of Michigan Chapter received Honorable Mention for its
activities in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022

NEW MEMBERSHIP NOMINATION
Deadline is March 15, 2024 for Spring 2024 Initiation.
Contact Dr. Buchtel (gusb [at] umich.edu) if you have questions or need information on election to the Society. The Chapter is grateful to Cathleen Zepelin for her financial support of the new member process. Active members of the Chapter have received information about how to make nominations.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 awards ceremony. Click HERE for a nomination form for Teacher of the Year award for 2024. The deadline for 2024 nominations is March 4, 2024. Attached to the nomination form is an explanation of the award and the names of past recipients.



RECENT

ANNUAL BANQUET

Wednesday April 26, 2023
The Michigan League (5:30 to ~8:30 PM)
Initiates, Science Fair Winners and 50-year Members.
Other Photos in progress


Awards Ceremony (Program)
Teachers of the Year and Science Fair Winners

April 24 @ 4 PM - Zoom Call for Teachers of the Year and Winners of the
recent Science Fair. Teachers are Layla Gunden (WSC Academy) and Angela
Hood (Pioneer High School). The teachers talked about how they inspire their
students and raise their understanding of science. Prize-winning Science
Fair students include students from Huron High School, Saline High School
and St. Patrick Middle School. They described their projects and
walked the attendees through their posters.


Sponsoring Science Cafés:

The Future of mRNA Vaccines
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Kristin Koutmou and Nils Walter of the U-M Department of Chemistry and the
Center for RNA Biomedicine discussed how mRNA vaccine technology could
address influenza, Ebola, and other viruses—and even help fight cancer.


Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub, 318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor


Climate Solutions: Renewable Energy
Storage and Carbon Capture
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Charles McCrory of the U-M Department of Chemistry and David Kwabi of The
U-M Department of Mechanical Engineering discussed how power from
renewable energy sources (solar panels and wind generators) can be stored
efficiently and cheaply when there is no sun or wind. They also talked
about how to capture carbon dioxide that is already in the atmosphere.
Excellent presentation and discussion.


Activities in 2022

PLASTICS 101 (or 1, 2, 5)
Wednesday May 25, 2022 @ 4:00 PM
A recording is available; If you missed the Webinar,
contact gusb [at] umich.edu and ask for the link

Webinar on Recycling and the Science behind the
solution to our problems with plastic and other recyclables.

Presenters
Dr. Anne McNeil (U-M Chemistry Dept)
Mr. Bryan Weinert (Recycle Ann Arbor)
Some resources about plastics and recycling
Cost of items taken to Drop-Off Station. [Added 09/17/2023]


Annual Lecture - Wednesday May 4, 2022 @ 4:30 PM

Diana Reiss, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Hunter College, CUNY



Induction of new Members - Wednesday May 4, 2022 @ 5:30


Award Ceremony and brief talks by the 2022 Teachers-of-the-year

Award Ceremony and brief presentations by the 2022 Science Fair winners

Wednesday May 11, 2022 @ 5:00 PM


Scientist Spotlight
March 13, 2022

The Chapter sponsored a Scientist Spotlight with 21 exhibits by young
scientists in the U-M Museum of Natural History's Science Communication
Fellows Program. Click here to see the Brochure.


Annual Banquets 2006-2019 & 2021-2023 [no banquet in 2020]


In May 2008, The University of Michigan Chapter of Sigma Xi was given
501(c)(3) status, formally backdated to our founding year, 1903.
Donations to the chapter's scientific and educational activities are
tax-deductible. Tax ID # 38-1741160

The Chapter has benefited in the past from donations from Pfizer Pharaceutical
Company and others in support of our programs and initiatives. In the recent past,
Dr. Peter Woo (retired chemist from Pfizer) has been the major donor for the
Teacher-of-the-Year Awards, and we are very grateful for his support.
The chapter is also very grateful for donations from Ms. Cathleen Zepelin
in honor of Harold Zepelin, a Sigma Xi member, who died in 2006;
these funds are used to support the recruitment of new members to the Society,

Send your comments, suggestions and questions about this Web page
to the Chapter Webmaster (gusb@umich.edu).

For information about Sigma Xi activities elsewhere, visit the national Sigma Xi Web Page.

Renewal of Membership Dues and Information about Initiation Fees

Keyed In [Sigma Xi Blog]

Mission

Sigma Xi Values and Their Relation to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [March 2021]

Locate a Chapter [updated 03/12/2023]
Names state-by-state.

You are also invited to make a Tax-Deductible Donation to the Chapter using this link. Thanks!

Criteria for Full and Associate Membership level


This Web Page was last updated on January 12, 2024 - Add information about New 2024 Member Nominations and Teacher-of-Year nominations