Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society is the world’s largest
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Award Ceremony and brief presentations by the 2022 Science Fair winners
Wednesday May 11, 2022 @ 5:00 PM
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.
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]
Sigma Xi Values and Their Relation to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [March 2021]
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