THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SOCIETY
University of Michigan Chapter
A 501(c)(3) Tax Deductible Organization
To enhance the health of the research enterprise,
foster integrity in science and engineering,
and promote the public's understanding of science
for the purpose of improving the human condition.
MEMBERSHIP NOMINATION
Deadline was February 18, 2013
(For Spring 2013 Initiation)
Contact the Membership Secretary (gusb@umich.edu)
for information on election to the Society
after the spring recruitment period.
Click on link for Nomination Form (V.2012) Download TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
Click HERE for a nomination form for Teacher of the Year award. The deadline for 2013 nominations was February 12, 2013. Attached to the nomination form is an explanation of the award and the names of past recipients.
POST-DOC SURVEY RESULTS
Founded in
1886, Sigma Xi -
The Scientific Research Society is an international honor
society
for scientists and engineers. In May 2008, the
Chapter 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
Membership is open to individuals who have demonstrated excellence or
considerable potential for excellence in research.
For more information on how to become a member, click
here (gusb@umich.edu)
to contact the Chapter's Membership Chairman (Henry Buchtel) by e-mail.
For Results of the Post-Doc Survey,
Click
HERE
2013 SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN SCIENCE FAIR
Click on link to see a picture of the judges and of the winning posters.
The winners were honored at the Annual Banquet on April 24, 2013.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2013 Initiation Banquet
Wednesday April 24, 2013
Speaker:
Sushil K. Atreya, Ph.D.
University of Michigan
Department of Atmospheric and Space Science
"The Curiosity Rover of the Mars Science Laboratory Explores Mars"
2013 Awards Ceremony, Initiaiton and Lecture
Prof. Atreya told us about the recent discoveries on Mars
This year, the University of Michigan Chapter of Sigma Xi provided financial support for support for the UM Museum of Natural History's March 20, 2013 Science Café on "Race and Education." Speakers were Drs. Shayla Griffin and Ron Woods. This was another excellent example of how scientists can educate the public on an important topic in a way that is accessible to all. (click on picture to see larger version)
JANUARY 2012 SCIENCE CAFÉ
Last year the Chapter provided financial support for the UM Museum of Natural History's January 25 Science Café on "Making Supergerms: Evolution, Antibiotic Resistance, and Public Health." Speakers were Drs. Betsy Foxman (Epidemiology) and Terri Stillwell (Pediatrics). (ciick on picture to see larger version)
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Last year, the Chapter sponsored a talk on "Past, Present & Future of Ice" presented by Jeremy Bassis (UM Engineering Department) and Sarah Aciego (UM Geological Sciences Department).
In 2010 the Chapter sponsored a Science Café on "Evolutionary Science in Medicine" and in 2009 our sponsored Café was on "Astrobiology". In 2008 we sponsored one on "Pollution at the Poles".
RECENT
VP for Research, Stephen Forrest
"Research in Changing Times"...
Annual Update on Research at the University and BeyondThursday April 11, 2013 - 4:00 P.M.
Location: Palmer Commons, 4th Forum Hall
Annual Initiation and Awards Banquet
April 18, 2012
Weber's Inn
(Deadline for new member nominations has passed.
Contact the Membership Secretary (gusb@umich.edu)
for information on election to the Society outside
the spring recruitment period.)
2006 Banquet
2007 Banquet
2008 Banquet
2009 Banquet
2010 Banquet
2011 Banquet
2012 Banquet
The deadlines for Grants in Aid of Research are in March and October each year. For more information. click HERE.
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
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