Suds n’ Science

Every semester, our Chapter of Sigma Xi organizes guided tours of research facilities at The Ohio State University for our chapter members. These events represent excellent networking opportunities for students and faculty and aid in the establishment of interdisciplinary collaborations between various lab groups.

Reminder: Suds n Science Tour of Orton Museum

Join us for the next Sigma Xi Suds and Science event to be held on Tuesday, April 30th at 5 pm at the Orton Geological Museum (155 Oval Dr S, Columbus, OH 43210) where we will explore rocks, minerals and fossils from Ohio and around the world!

The Orton Geological Museum was founded in 1893 by Edward Orton, Sr., a geologist and the first President of The Ohio State University. Originally the Museum contained about 10,000 specimens from Dr. Orton’s teaching collection. Today the Orton Geological Museum holds more than 54,000 numbered specimens and is visited by scholars from around the world. The displays and collections are an important part of many Ohio State University courses and the Museum is also open to the public (https://ortongeologicalmuseum.osu.edu/).

As a reminder, Suds n’ Science is a free, biannual Sigma Xi program in which a host scientific group presents their research, and/or guides a tour of their facilities for other science and research professionals within the Ohio State community. The tour group and host group then generally 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. Following this session, the tour group will then adjourn to Ethyl & Tank (19 E 13th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201) for further discussion.

This event is free to attend but space is limited, so please RSVP by email to Bailey Dye (bailey.dye@nationwidechildrens.org) by April 26. Please contact her with any additional questions you might have.

Suds n’ Science: Orton Museum Tour

Join us for the next Sigma Xi Suds and Science event to be held on Tuesday, April 30th at 5 pm at the Orton Geological Museum (155 Oval Dr S, Columbus, OH 43210) where we will explore rocks, minerals and fossils from Ohio and around the world! The Orton Geological Museum was founded in 1893 by Edward Orton, Sr., a geologist and the first President of The Ohio State University. Originally the Museum contained about 10,000 specimens from Dr. Orton’s teaching collection. Today the Orton Geological Museum holds more than 54,000 numbered specimens and is visited by scholars from around the world. The displays and collections are an important part of many Ohio State University courses and the Museum is also open to the public (https://ortongeologicalmuseum.osu.edu/).

 

As a reminder, Suds n’ Science is a free, biannual Sigma Xi program in which a host scientific group presents their research, and/or guides a tour of their facilities for other science and research professionals within the Ohio State community. The tour group and host group then generally 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.

Following this session, the tour group will then adjourn to a location TBA for further discussion.

This event is free to attend but space is limited, so please RSVP by email to Bailey Dye (bailey.dye@nationwidechildrens.org) by April 23rd. Please contact her with any additional questions you might have.

Vote of our next Suds n’ Science event

The final opportunity to vote of a time for our next Suds n’ Science event is this Friday, August 31st, The event will be held at 4 pm in the evening later this fall on a date you can help determine. Please take a few moments to complete the doodle poll with your availability for the listed dates.  doodle.com/poll/ms4vwsqcnpi7w59q

 

As a reminder, Suds n’ Science is a free, biannual Sigma Xi program in which a host scientific group presents their research, and guides a tour of their facilities to other science and research professionals within the Ohio State community.  The tour group and host group then generally 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. This fall we will be touring the OSU Driving Simulation Laboratory, featuring simulators, software and systems for obtaining physiological measurements, all working together to measure driver behavior.  More information about this facility can be found at http://drivesim.osu.edu

Additional event information will be communicated once the date is set.  Please email Bailey Dye (bailey.dye@nationwidechildrens.org) with any questions.

Photos from Suds n’ Science – Byrd Polar Tour

The photos from our most recent Sigma Xi Suds n’ Science Tour are now available on our facebook page. Check them out here! 

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. These “members first” events are open to the OSU community, but reservations are required and Sigma Xi members have the opportunity to sign up early.

 

Suds n’ Science Byrd Polar Tour (05-10-18)

Suds n’ Science Tour TODAY

This is a reminder that our event next Suds n’ Science event is this Thursday, May 10th, with the tour of the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (1090 Carmack Rd, Columbus, OH 43210) beginning at 4 pm.  Please allow time for travel and for parking.  Parking can be found in the adjacent Carmack lots.  Please see the attached PDF file for more information.  The tour will begin with an overview of the center and brief film screening in Room 240 Scott Hall, the second-floor auditorium.  You will need to enter Scott Hall through Door #2 (each door is labeled) on the east side of the building and ascend the steps near the statue of Admiral Byrd. Tours typically last between 75 and 90 minutes. Some have asked about dress for the tour, and we will be in the freezers for a minute or two but not for most of the tour, so dressing comfortably is more important than dressing for cold temperatures.

 

Following this session, the tour group will then adjourn to King Avenue 5 (945 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212) for further discussion. All are welcome to join even if you did not attend the Byrd Center tour. If you have any further questions, please contact Bailey Dye (Bailey.Dye@nationwidechildrens.org).

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

 

 

May 10th Suds n’ Science at Byrd Polar

The next Sigma Xi Suds n’ Science tour will take place on May 10th at 4 pm at The Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC). This facility at The Ohio State University 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. If you would like to join us for this special tour, please RSVP (preferably by April 19th) by emailing Bailey Dye (bailey.dye@nationwidechildrens.org). Click here to locate Byrd Polar.