Mr. Billy Snow, Sweet Home High School, was the recipient of the Sigma Xi High School Science Teacher Award that was presented by Dr. Barbara Crawford, OSU s Science and Math Department. Sigma Xi Research Award went to Dr. William C. Krueger, Rangeland Resources Department, for pioneering research in reparian ecosystems, wildlife interactions, agroforestry, restoration ecology, and biological diversity and in bringing disparate groups together to solve range and water problems in Oregon. Dr. Krueger s achievements were described to the gathering to the gathering by his fellow department member, Dr. John Buckhouse. Responsible for collecting and collating membership nomination forms, checking for completeness, then passing them to the secretary for filing with the National Office. Requires one morning in April and provides an opportunity to see what the graduate students are up to on campus.
Members are the last three recipients.
Coordinate with secretary and treasurer. Any individual who has shown noteworthy achievement as an original investigator in a field of pure or applied science is eligible for election or promotion to full membership in the Society. Any individual who has, through initial research achievement in a field of pure or applied science, shown aptitude for research which is expected in due course to lead to the fulfillment of the requirements for full membership, is eligible for election to associate membership. Associate membership is offered to encourage young investigators with promise to continue careers in research. In making the nomination, both the nominator and the seconder attest to the nominee s potential for future promotion to member.