John Deere Chapter of Sigma Xi
Sigma Xi is the national scientific research society. The John Deere chapter (#250) is
in the Quad Cities -- Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa; Rock Island and Moline, Illinois.

● NOVA ScienceNow.  On Apr. 22, 2009, three local scientists discussed topics covered in recent NOVA programs.

"Alien Earths"

Lee Carkner
Augustana

"Picky Eaters"

Matt Halfhill
St. Ambrose

"Bird Brains"

Ian Harrington
Augustana

● Research Presentations.  On Jan. 19, 2010 new associate members of the chapter presented either a 10 minute talk or a poster describing the research they have been doing.

● Annual New Member Induction Banquet.  This event was held on Nov. 17, 2009.  Our guest speaker was Dr. Mark Arnold of the University of Iowa.  His topic was "Noninvasive Chemical Monitors for Medicine and Biotechnology with Near Infrared Optics".
American Scientist -- the magazine of Sigma Xi
Call for nominations of new members
Constitution and bylaws
CUR - Council on Undergraduate Research
Grants-in-Aid of Research - funds available to students

History of the chapter: 1966-1988
List of presidents - 1975-2011
List of programs - 1996-2010
Local dues ($8) 		Membership nomination form
 New members - 1996-2009

Officers for 2010-2011 - John Deere chapter
Other chapters with home pages
Quad City Engineering and Science Council
Qualifications for membership

Science Cafés
Sigma Xi - national office | officer resources

David R. Renneke, e-mail
Last update:  May 26, 2010