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
2025 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
Two teachers have been chosen as co-winners of this 2025 Award. We are in the process of finding a good date
and time for an Awards Ceremony to honor these teschers.
Science Café [Sponsored by the Chapter]
March 19, 2025 (5:30-7:00 PM)
A Prehistoric Pairing: The Love Lives
of Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens
Drs. Molly Hirst and Susanna Gutierrez
.
.
UMMNH Web page for Science Cafés
LAST YEAR
2024 VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Wednesday April 17, 2024 (5:00 PM)
Teacher of the Year and Science Fair winners
SCIENCE CAFÉ [Sponsored by the Chapter]
Organized by the University of Michigan Museum of Natural Science
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
April 24, 2024 (5:30-7:00 PM)
Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub [Ann Arbor]
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]
Washington Post Opinion on the problems with recycling.
The Chapter has benefited in the past from donations from Pfizer
Pharmaceutical
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).
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Renewal of Membership Dues and Information about Initiation Fees
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Sigma Xi Values and Principles [March 2021]
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