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2021 National Convention
March 18 - 20, 2021
Virtual
Important information about the convention is available by clicking on the "Convention" tab at the top of this page. This information is relevant to both attendees and presenters. Deadlines for submission of abstracts and registration forms are rapidly approaching so be sure to register today!
Future Conventions
2022 Concordia College (10th year anniversary)
2023 University of Indianapolis (75th year anniversary)
2024 Miami Dade College
2025 Campbellsville University
2026 McKendree University (Chapter Centennial)
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2020 - 2021 National Officers
Executive Director:
Robb VanPutte, Beta, McKendree University
President:
Graeme Wyllie, Gamma Gamma, Concordia College
President Elect:
Joyce Horton, Gamma Eta, Marian University
Past President:
Dennis Siegfried, Gamma Kappa, Southwest Baptist University
Treasurer:
David Hahn, Alpha Gamma, Malone University
Publicist:
Joe Whittaker, Gamma Gamma, Concordia College
Historian:
Bernadine Cochran, Beta Xi, Univ. of Pikeville
Webmaster:
Belarmino Gonzalez, Gamma Rho, Miami Dade College
Student Representatative:
Alexis Felty, Gamma Eta, Marian University
Apply for a Sigma Zeta Research Award
Sigma Zeta Research Awards are granted annually to support quality research by student members of Sigma Zeta. Students need to submit applications by October 25.
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2020 - 2021 Research Award Recipients
Caleb Beimfohr. Gamma Eta. SEMA3F Effects on Macrophage Migration and Differentiation in a Wound Assay.
Adrianna Coil, Kelsey Lang. Gamma Eta. Role of OCTOPUS-Like 2 Protein in FLS2 and BR Signaling Pathways in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Ashleigh DeWees. Gamma Kappa. Cortisol Research for Southwest Baptist University.
Caitlin Diepenbrock. Gamma Kappa. Cortisol Release During Weaning and its Effects on Physical Behavior.
Lauren Geiger. Alpha Gamma. A Potential Role of the CDH11 Gene in the Development of Navicular Syndrome in Stock Breed Horses.
Breea Liette. Gamma Eta. Elucidating the Physiological Role of HOXA5 as an Essential Metastatic Regulator.
Liza Lewis, Kaitlyn Andreoni. Gamma Eta. Invitro Model of Rhabdomyolysis Induced with Rosuvastatin and Metformin.
Allyson McAtamney, Alexis Fohl, Tyler Jobe, and Emily Varraso. Gamma Eta. Experimental Study of Stress-reducing effects of Ashwagandha on C. Elegans.
Grace McIntyre. Gamma Eta. Using a Lipidomics Approach to Analyze the Role of Ceramide in Aging C. Elegans.
Lauryn Petrich, Vanessa Petrich. Gamma Gamma. Differentiating White-Footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus) from Deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) through the analysis of their Salivary Amylase and Cellulose Acetate Gel Electrophoresis.
Payton Price. Beta. The Association Between PER3 VNTR Polymorphisms and Morning/Night Sleep Preference.
Eliana Rutherford, Faith James. Gamma Gamma. Examining Anthropogenic Impacts on Foraging Behaviors of Eastern Gray Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis), American Red Squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus), and Northern Flying Squirrels (Glaucomys sabrinus).
Nicholas Schulte. Gamma Kappa. Immune System Response to Vaccinations and Stress in Weaning Beef Calves.
Haley Stoner. Gamma Kappa. The Impact of Cortisol on Killed Vaccine Effectiveness in Bovine.
Kailey Weiskopf. Gamma Kappa. Free Cortisol Levels in Saliva Samples vs Total Cortisol Levels in Blood Serum Samples.
Katherine Woller. Beta Iota. The Role of FFAR4 in the Progression of NAFLD.
Megan Worthington. Gamma Kappa. Analysis of cortisol and IGg levels in Calves.
Chapter News
2019 Convention Highlights
Highlights of the 2019 Sigma Zeta National Science & Mathematics Honor Society National Convention
Thanks to all for a great 2019 Convention. Below are highlights of the convention, including awards, committee reports, and more. If you chaired a committee, please submit your Committee Report Form.
2019 Convention Photo Archive
2019 Convention Video Playlist
2019 Committee Reports
More 2019 Convention Information
Gamma Gamma Chapter |
Elise Farley receiving the award for outstanding oral presentation Elise Farley |
Isaac Lies receiving the award for oustanding Saturday poster presentation Isaac Lies |
Elli Strand and Alexis Guttormson, oustanding Friday poster presentation Elli Strand and Alexis Guttormson |
Julianna Franzino |
Rachel Wentworth receiving the award for the Alpha Gamma chapter, host of the 2019 National Convention |
Sigma Zeta Student Research Awards
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