There is only one more week to contribute to our fund drive to support our Ohio State Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program as part of the OSU Campus Campaign. Each year our Sigma Xi Chapter awards competitive GIAR to undergraduate and graduate student researchers and there is a great need to increase how many GIARs that we can award to our trainees. You can help through tax-deductible donations to the OSU Campus Campaign (but only over the next week). We are also offering incentives for those who donate in support of research at Ohio State in 2018. Donations can be made at our website (u.osu.edu/sigmaxiohiostate/
Author: Noah Weisleder (Chapter President)
Sud’s and Science Tour at Byrd Polar
Suds and Science events are where a host research group of Sigma Xi members present their research and guide a tour of their facilities. The tour group and host laboratory then adjourn to a campus pub for further discussions. These events provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about key research groups on campus and establish interdisciplinary collaborations.
The next Suds and Science will be at the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC) at The Ohio State University. It is recognized internationally as a leader in polar, alpine, and climate research. Research programs are conducted throughout the world. The Center is named in honor of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, America’s most famous polar explorer. There are ten research groups at BPCRC, along with a Library, Archival Program, the Polar Rock Repository, and a team of support staff. Research at the Center focuses on the role of cold regions in the Earth’s overall climate system, and encompasses geological sciences, geochemistry, glaciology, paleoclimatology, meteorology, remote sensing, ocean dynamics, and the history of polar exploration.
This event will be on May 10 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM) in the (Byrd Polar & Climate Research Center, 1090 Carmack Rd, Columbus, OH 43210). Following this session, the tour group will then adjourn to a location TBA for further discussion. Please click the links below for more information on parking and a flyer for the event. Please feel free to distribute this flyer.
This event is free but space is limited so please RSVP by email to Bailey Dye (bailey.dye@nationwidechildrens.org) by April 26th. Please contact her with any additional questions you might have.
Flyer: Parking and Directions to Byrd Polar Center
Flyer: Suds n Science flyer Byrd Polar Center
Sigma Xi Annual Banquet
The Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi Annual Banquet and Research Symposium was a great success this year. Our Keynote speakers were Dr. Lonnie Thompson & Dr. Ellen Mosley-Thompson who presented an excellent lecture on “Past and Contemporary Climate Change: Evidence from Earth’s Cryosphere”. It was a wonderful lecture and we were pleased to be able to present both of our keynote speakers with an acknowledgment from national Sigma Xi of “Ellen and Lonnie Thompson Day” at Ohio State.
We also had poster presentations from winners of national and local Sigma Xi Grant-in-Aid of Research Awards as well as winners from the Hayes Graduate and Denman Undergraduate Research Forums on campus. From this all-star lineup, there was the difficult task of selecting the best poster presentations, which went to Rebecca Mayus, Emily Nordquist, and Alana Reese. Congratulations to all of the poster presenters, it was a fascinating research symposium.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the executive board and the volunteers who were essential to organizing the banquet and all of our activities this year. If you are interested in working more on some of the exciting programs we highlighted during the banquet (more details are at u.osu.edu/sigmaxiohiostate/) please let me know by email (noah.weisleder@osumc.edu).
Finally, I’d like to remind you that each year our Sigma Xi Chapter awards competitive Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) to undergraduate and graduate student researchers and there is a great need to increase how many GIARs that we can award. You can help through tax-deductible donations to the OSU Campus Campaign or at any other time. There are also incentives for those who donate in support of research at Ohio State in 2018. Donations can be made at our website (u.osu.edu/sigmaxiohiostate/
Farewell to Kelly Crowe
The Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi would like to thank Kelly Crowe for her service as our Director of Education and Outreach. Her efforts contributed to our missions of promoting public interest in scientific and engineering research and supporting the promise of science and technology to society through the recognition of researchers as members of Sigma Xi. Congratulations to Kelly and best of luck to her in her new position at Mount St. Joseph University.
Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi Annual Banquet Reminder
This is a reminder that the Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi will hold their Annual Banquet and Research Symposium on Monday the 9th of April, in The Ohio Union, 1739 North High Street. The Annual Banquet represents an opportunity to celebrate the scientific achievements of our esteemed members and showcase the research of top Ohio State student researchers. All members are encouraged to attend and meet our new members and hear about the work done by our members over this year.
At 5 pm we will begin the poster presentations and judging in the Founders Room of the Union. There are still presentations spots open so please encourage your students to reserve a spot by contacting Dr. Noah Weisleder (noah.weisleder@osumc.edu) as soon as possible. Prizes will be awarded to the best presentations.
At 6:30 the banquet dinner will begin in the Traditions Room. Our 2018 Keynote Speakers are Dr. Lonnie Thompson & Dr. Ellen Mosley-Thompson who will present a lecture on “Past and Contemporary Climate Change: Evidence from Earth’s Cryosphere”.
In honor of their scientific achievements, the Annual Banquet is free of charge for all student inductees. The cost for student academic advisors, all other Sigma Xi members, alumni, faculty and additional guests are $30 per person. A cash bar will be available. Please purchase your tickets now with a credit card at Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.com/e/…) or contact Dr. Lynette Rogers (Lynette.Rogers@nationwidechildrens.org) to purchase your ticket.
Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi Annual Banquet
You are invited to the Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi Annual Banquet and Research Symposium on Monday the 9th of April, in The Ohio Union, 1739 North High Street. The Annual Banquet – our biggest event of the year – represents an opportunity to celebrate the scientific achievements of our esteemed members and showcase the research of top Ohio State student researchers.
The event schedule is as follows:
5:00 – 6:30 pm Poster Presentation and Judging (Founders Room)
6:30 – 9:00 pm Banquet Dinner, Keynote Speech & Awards Session (Traditions Room)
The 2018 Keynote Speakers are Dr. Lonnie Thompson & Dr. Ellen Mosley-Thompson.
The Annual Banquet is free of charge for all student inductees. The cost for student academic advisors, all other Sigma Xi members, alumni, faculty and additional guests are $30 per person. A cash bar will be available. Please purchase your tickets now with a credit card at Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.com/e/…) or contact Dr. Lynette Rogers (Lynette.Rogers@
Additional details on the research symposium will be provided soon and all members are welcome to present a research poster at this symposium, however if you are interested in presenting please contact Dr. Noah Weisleder (noah.weisleder@osu.edu).
OSU Next Generation Innovator of the Year Award
The Ohio State Sigma Xi chapter is happy to sponsor the OSU Next Generation Innovator of the Year Award. At the Office of Research’s annual State of Research Address this week it was announced that is Laura McLaughlin, a fourth-year nursing student with a research specialization distinction and a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation, is the winner for 2017. The award is intended to recognize innovation and entrepreneurship that has contributed to the development or commercialization of a new technology. Laura McLaughlin developed a mobile app to support and inform new and expectant parents. BabyTalk educates users via games and simulated experiences on topics such as women’s health, pregnancy and a child’s first year. Points can be redeemed for needed items or connection to community resources. Sigma Xi is proud to sponsor Laura McLaughlin for membership in the Society and provide a cash prize with the award.
Details on the award can be found here:
research.osu.edu/…
A recording of the presentation can be seen here (annoucement is at 27:07):
livestream.com/WOSU/
Sigma Xi Annual Banquet discount tickets ends Today
This is a reminder that the deadline for early-bird tickets for the Annual Banquet and Research Symposium for our Ohio State chapter of Sigma Xi will be on sale for $25 until the end of today (March 9). After that tickets will be $30. Please purchase your tickets now with a credit card at Eventbrite or contact Dr. Lynette Rogers to purchase your ticket. The Annual Banquet and Research Symposium will be on Monday, April 9 from 5-9pm in the Ohio Union (1739 North High Street). Our keynote speakers for this year will be Drs. Lonnie Thompson & Ellen Mosley-Thompson. For more information or to RSVP please view our Facebook event
Additional details on the research symposium will be provided soon and all members are welcome to present a research poster at this symposium, however, if you are interested in presenting please contact Dr. Noah Weisleder.
Support Student Researchers at Ohio State University
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, recognizes and supports scientific achievement. Each year our Sigma Xi Chapter awards around 6 competitive Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) to undergraduate and graduate student researchers: $1000 to graduate students; $500 to undergraduate students. However, we usually have 50 applications that cannot be funded. There is great need to increase how many GIARs that we can award. You can help. Gift donations can be made through the OSU Campus Campaign mechanism or at any time. You can use a monthly deduction from your paycheck, or as a one-time gift – both options are tax-deductible. Donations can be made at our website. While you are there, look into all the things that Sigma Xi is doing at Ohio State, and nationally. You can connect through this link: u.osu.edu/sigmaxiohiostate/donate
There are also incentives for those who donate in support of research at Ohio State in 2018:
All donations will go directly to funding GIARs. Sponsorship of a GIAR will allow a donor to select the naming rights and/or specific research topic of that award. GIAR sponsorship can be split between multiple donors if those donations total the required value. Please contact the chapter when you make a donation to claim your reward or for more details. Thank you for your contribution to the student researchers at Ohio State University!
Student Research Grants – Spring 2018
The Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi, the science and engineering research honor society, solicits applications from graduate and undergraduate students for Grants-in-Aid of Research.
Successful applicants will receive an award of $500 for Undergraduate students or $1,000 for Graduate students as well as nomination for Associate Membership in Sigma Xi. Application information can be found here.
The Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi supports research in all areas of science and engineering including but not limited to: Natural (Physical) Sciences, Biological Sciences, Mathematical & Computer Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering.
The deadline will be Friday, March 16, 2018. Queries should be addressed to Professor Lawrence Feth, at feth.1@osu.edu more