Welcome to Sigma Xi - Kansas State University Chapter
Sigma Xi was founded in 1886 to honor excellence in scientific investigation and encourage a sense of companionship and cooperation among researchers in all fields of science and engineering. The Greek letters "sigma" and "xi" form the acronym of the Society's motto, "Spoudon Xynones," which translates as "Companions in Zealous Research.
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Science Cafe
Dr. Sally Davis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University
1918 Pandemic Influenza, also known as "Spanish Flu" killed up to 100 million people 100 years ago. Why? Where did it come from? Where did it go? And what does this have to do with modern seasonal influenza, influenza vaccines, or the risk of a future pandemic?
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KSU Chapter Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
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2018 K-State Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture
Dr. Greg Forbes, Severe Weather Expert for The Weather Channel, presented the 2018 K-State Sigma Xi Chapter's Distinguished Lecture "Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes - Understanding Them and Staying Safe."
While at K-State, Dr. Forbes visited the 2008 Tornado Memorial
2018 Grants-in-Aid of Research Winner
Congratulations to Sarah Winnicki, recipient of a $1,000 Grants-in-Aid of Research from Sigma Xi for her proposal: Aggregation of Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) territories: a test of the kinship hypothesis. Sarah works in the laboratory of Dr. W. Alice Boyle.
K-State Sigma Xi Outstanding Scientist Lecture
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Dr. Vara Prasad delivered the 2017 Kansas State Chapter Outstanding Scientist Lecture on "Response of Food Grain Crops to Changing Environments." Dr. Prasad received his award from chapter president Sherry Fleming. Dr. Prasad is the Director of the USAID Feed the Future Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab and Professor of Crop Ecophysiology, Department of Agronomy.
Excellence in Secondary School Science Teaching Award
Jenny Gartner teaches chemistry, physics and AP chemistry at Labette County High School. As an influential force in multiple students’ lives, Jenny has directed students to appropriate STEM related careers. Her classes involve hands on learning with awesome equipment such as white board tables and 3D printers which she obtained through grants.
2017 Student Award Winners
Vaithish Velazhzn National Grant-in-Aid Winner |
Jacob Alsdurf National Grant-in-Aid Winner |
Gabriel Granco KGRAD Interdisciplinary Award Winner |
