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
Click on link for Nomination Form Download TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
Click HERE for a nomination form for Teacher of the Year award. The deadline for 2009 nominations is March 15, 2009. 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
to contact the Chapter's Membership Chairman by e-mail.
For Results of the Post-Doc Survey,
Click
HERE
RECENT
Recent News:
Among the 72 new members of the National Academy of Sciences,
34 are Sigma Xi members, two of whom are at the University of Michigan:
Allan Gibbard
(Philosophy
Department -
elected to Sigma Xi in 1963)
David Meyer (Psychology Department - elected to Sigma Xi
in 1990).
Previously elected to the Academy are UM Chapter members:
Richard
Alexander (Biology - elected to Sigma Xi 1956;
elected to the Academy in 1994)
Henry Wright (Anthropology -
elected
to Sigma Xi 1969;
elected to the Academy in
1994).
Science Fair 2009 Judging was done on Friday March 13, 2009. The awards
for the five prize winners were given at the Initiation Banquet on
April 22, 2009. Click HERE to see pictures of the five prize winning posters.
Initiation Banquet and Lecture
Weber's Inn
3050 Jackson Road
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
For images of the Banquet Click HERE
Some pictures from last year's
banquet
including initiates, Teachers of the Year, 50-Year
Members,
and Science Fair prize winners.
OTHER RECENT EVENTS
Science Research at the University of Michigan
Annual Update
CC Little Building - Room 1518
Wednesday April 8, 2009 - 4:30 PM
Stephen Forrest, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research
See THIS
PAGE for some pictures from VP Forrest's talk last year (April 3,
2008) and
some of the questions asked
by the audience.
FEBRUARY 2009 SCIENCE CAFÉ
The University of Michigan Chapter provided financial support for the February 11, 2009, Science Café on "Astrobiology" at Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub (5:30-7:30 PM). 318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor MI. There was a brief presentation by two experts, followed by an informal discussion and Q&A. Last year, the Chapter provided financial support for the February Science Café on February 13, 2008. The topic was "Pollution at the Poles" and was led by UM professors Nil Basu and Gerald Keeler. The presenters were very informative and there was a lively discussion. Here are some pictures (click on the picture to see a larger version):
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2006 Banquet
2007 Banquet
2008 Banquet
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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