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Committee Chair
Dennis SIegfried

List of Committee Members
Sara Campbell
Tierney Stevenson
Nevelle Garcia
Raquel Velasquez
Mallory Johnson
Juan Paredes
Alexis Cantrell
Zoe Hogue

Committee Report
The Auditing Committee followed the established process for reviewing the financial documents provided by Treasurer Hahn in a process consisting of the following:

(1) The income and expenses presented in the Treasurer’s report were checked and the following error was found and corrected: The total funds reported at the end of the 2024-2025 fiscal year did not align with the starting funds reported for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
(2) Three invoices from the past year were selected at random and committee members verified them with evidence of balances paid and deposited.
(3) Two checks written against the Regions account were selected at random and committee members verified the amounts and corresponding receipts.
(4) The treasurer has updated the recognized error.

The Auditing Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank Treasurer Hahn for his expertise and dedication to the Sigma Zeta organization. The time he continues to give to this organization ensures Sigma Zeta will continue to have opportunities for growth and success for years to come.

Committee Chair
Luna Holley

List of Committee Members
Paul Bwamiki
Lucia Ruchti
Adriana Figueroa
Michaela Mendez
Megan Wineinger
Taylor Smith
Chloe Fisk
Kadar Yusuf
Delia Denis
Michelle Le
Mariana Berdugo

Committee Report
President elect:
Dr Langlais
Ryan Gibson
Samuel Lane

Treasurer: David Hahn
Historian : Joyce Horton
Executive Director: Joe Burnell
Past Pres: David Styers- Barnett
Journal editor: Graeme Wylie
Webmaster: Belarmino Gonzalez
President: Adam Byrum
Publicist: Joseph Whittaker

Committee Chair
Chloe Lash

List of Committee Members
Abigail Bell
Theodora Osborne
Zulma Juarez
Karis Alcoser
Bethany Garr
Daniel Flores
Ian Laughlin
Anthony Finch
Jevaan Govender
Luke Hesson
Eleanor Puzzo
Peter Weinzierl
James Rende
Malorie Anderson
Seema Mustafa
Piper Yockelson
Cristina Avello

Committee Report
-We resolve for faculty to have to perform a karaoke song during the student social or before their advisor meetings

-We resolve that no curbs be mistaken for speed bumps

-We resolve that all future meeting meals include dessert

-We resolve that we start with an opening skit or icebreaker to connection people from different chapters

-We resolve that we have soda for meals at the next convention

-We resolve that Dr. Burnell not whisper during oral presentations

-We resolve that people must raise their hands if they want to ask a question during oral presentations

-We resolve to practice parking in 15 passenger vans

-We resolve that all presenters come with their voice

-We resolve that there is a coordinated group picture time and location

-We resolve that Kia Souls stay in their own lane

-We resolve that we should have functioning rear blinkers

-We resolve that announcements not be presented via Word Doc (or at least use the full screen)

-We resolve that it not rain during the scavenger hunt

-We resolve that student rep can be in the resolutions group

-We resolve to keep all the napkins away from Dr. Gibson because he keeps writing mathematical proofs on them

-We resolve that Indianapolis fix all their potholes

-We resolve to stop counting people as points

-We resolve that all vans have Aux

-We resolve that the next convention location have a place to rear insects (an insect room) and that all participants be taken on a tour of the insect room

-We resolve that music be played in the intermission breaks of the convention (serious)

-We resolve to thank the alumni panel for sharing their experience and advice and to thank the Local Indiana chapter of ACS for their support.

-We resolve to thank Marian University and Corteva for hosting, especially M. Paige Oliver and Nikki Raymond, and to thank Dr. Burnell and Dr. Horton for all of their hard work to put together an amazing convention in a short amount of time.

-We resolve to thank Rho chapter and Gamma Eta chapter for hosting the 2026 Sigma Zeta Convention

Committee Chair
Belarmino Gonzalez

List of Committee Members
Marlia De Jesus
Alondra Garcia
Samuel Lane
Aidan Munoz
Ari Hartzell
Paige Bailey
Ahna Novasio
Al Sterling
Betty Liu
Margo Greyvenstein
Lyric Williams

Committee Report
– Highlight a member/achievement.
– Updated infographics.
– Clearer, higher quality photos.
– Testimonials.
– Collapsable convention schedules (tabs or calendar-esque).
– Remove prompt text if AI used to produce images.

Committee Chair
Joyce Horton

List of Committee Members
Aidan Kowatch – Alpha Psi
Catherin Blood- Sigma
Paige Dillon- Gamma Kappa
Zach Sylvain – Gamma Eta
Madison Perez- Sigma

Committee Report
We are excited to announce Gamma Gamma unanimously won the Founders Cup.
Gamma Gamma chapter continue to be very active in the community and on campus, members volunteered at multiple events such as STEM day at the MN State Fair, day-long classroom visits, regular visits to the local kindergarten. and a large 400+ attendee event in collaboration with Fargo Parks.
Members are a vital presence in other campus organizations, including Concordia Science Academy, Society of Physics Students (SPS), Murie Ecology Outdoors and Wildlife (MEOW), Exotic Animal Care and Husbandry (EACH), Tri Beta, and the Elsie Welter Natural History Museum. Gamma Gamma chapter has also collaborated with other schools like MSUM for SPS networking and NDSU for a Bat Mist Netting and Bioacoustics Workshop.

Committee Chair
Sarah Langlais

List of Committee Members
Paul Bwamiki
Lucia Ruchti
Adriana Figueroa
Michaela Mendez
Megan Wineinger
Taylor Smith
Chloe Fisk
Kadar Yusuf
Delia Denis
Michelle Le
Mariana Berdugo
Luna Holley

Committee Report
This year, the International Sigma Zeta Honor Society is launching a meaningful service initiative that challenges each chapter to actively engage in community service. Chapters are encouraged to focus their efforts on sustainability, STEM education, and humanitarian needs both on their campuses and within their broader communities. Whether organizing environmental clean-ups, mentoring students in science and technology, or supporting local outreach programs, this initiative is an opportunity for members to apply their knowledge and skills to create a positive and lasting impact.

To celebrate and share these efforts, we ask that chapters take pictures throughout the year to document their service activities and post them in the Sigma Zeta Discord under the Service Project channel. These contributions will be compiled and showcased on social media and in a slideshow at the 2027 National Convention, highlighting the collective impact of Sigma Zeta members nationwide. At the convention, we will also recognize outstanding dedication by selecting the chapter that made the greatest impact through acts of service and awarding them the first-ever Sigma Zeta Community Service Award!

Committee Chair
Joyce Horton

List of Committee Members
Kylie Brenny
Alex McPhee
Elizabeth Swafford
Brisa Gil
Daniel Flores
Gabrielle Fish
Zoe Hogue

Committee Report
The Auditing Committee followed the established process for reviewing the financial documents provided by Treasurer Hahn in a process consisting of the following:

(1) The income and expenses presented in the Treasurer’s report were checked and all were verified to be accurate with no found errors.
(2) Three invoices from the past year were selected at random and committee members verified them with evidence of balances paid and deposited.
(3) Two checks written against the Regions account were selected at random and committee members verified the amounts and corresponding receipts.

The Auditing Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank Treasurer Hahn for his expertise and dedication to the Sigma Zeta organization. The time he continues to give to this organization ensures Sigma Zeta will continue to have opportunities for growth and success for years to come. A motion to accept the report was made, seconded, and passed unanimously.

Committee Chair
Grace Rout

List of Committee Members
Grace Rout, Luke Hesson, Janna Mei Smith, Kennedy Chesser, Millie Georges, Raquel Velazquez, Betty Lui, Xochitl Martin Geronimo, Jessica Castetter, Jack Swartz.

Committee Report
The nominations committee polled current executive board members to determine whether they were willing to retain their positions for the following year. All agreed. They are listed here: Joe Whitaker (publicist), Joyce Horton (historian), Joe Burnell (executive director), David Styers-Barnett (current president elect, assumes president July 1), David Hahn (treasurer), Belarmino Gonzalez (webmaster).

We were able to find people willing to be nominated for each open position as listed below:

Student Representative – Theodora Osborne, Jessica Castetter, others submitted online.
President Elect – Adam Bryum
Past President – Dennis Seigfried, Jim Hall

Graeme Wyllie begrudgingly accepts the nomination as journal editor.

Respectfully submitted,
Nominations Committee 2025

Committee Chair
Ryan Gipson

List of Committee Members
Julio Benedicto, Paige Bailey, Ariel Hatzell, Tracy Cabrera, AJ Garrett, Peter Weinzierl,
Eleanor Puzzo, Madeline Henry, Grace Browning, Priscila Espinoza, Mollie Hill,
Belarmino Junior Gonzalez, Amaria Langhorne

Committee Report
-we resolve to take less than 40 minutes to get served food on field trips
-we resolve that no one shall fall asleep eating chocolate and wake up with it on their face
-we resolve to ban executive directors from frolicking in fountains
-we resolve to have mammoths in caves
-we resolve to not lose field trip attendees in the gift shop
-we resolve to never test attendees on astrophysics or step up transformers
-we resolve that team seacows will receive justice
-we resolve that no van drivers will have road rage on field trips
-we resolve that mcallister’s employees will not hate their jobs in the future
-we resolve that the AC will not be blasted at the banquet
-we resolve to be in bed by 9 (serious)
-we resolve that coffee be allowed at any talk, regardless of location
-we resolve that students get a nice dinner as well as faculty on Thursday nights
-we resolve all students be added to a committee
-we resolve that dr siegfried lets students listen to sigma boy and espresso at level 7 or above in the van
-we resolve to stop drifting in a 15 passenger van
-we resolve to make sure that Sigma Zeta uses spell check and makes sure that the abstract form works (serious)
-we resolve that Dr Hall doesn’t get pulled over in another state
-we resolve to have cute/cool shirts every year
-we resolve to only have people under the age of 50 work the technology and for an IT person to be on standby at all times
-we resolve to have bullhorns for the audience to ask the presenters questions during oral presentations
-we resolve to not have the tall professors (shout out Tall Joe) be stuck in clown cars during convention
-we resolve to thank the Campbellsville students for their help in running microphones, certificates, and their general participation
-We resolve to thank our host chapter, alpha beta, for volunteering their time to host the convention and make it a great success!

Committee Chair
Belarmino Gonzalez

List of Committee Members
Kyle McCreary
Rebecca
Olivia Zimmerman
Run Eng
Sarah Boyd

Committee Report
We propose the following edits to the Sigma Zeta website:

An advisor/president log-in to the website, which would be designed to:
View the full convention schedule and details within a secure portal
Prevent the public from seeing every detail of the convention
Improve security and privacy for students presenting
Provide a conveniency for direct messaging between advisors and presidents from each chapter
Include a more clearly titled “forms” section to make it easier to locate various forms
Implement a “search bar” tool which would allow for easier and more efficient navigation of the website
More pictures of the hosting college / picture of the chapter who won the Founder’s Cup on the “Home” page throughout the year
Include information about previous award winners

Committee Chair
Joe Whittaker

List of Committee Members
Casey Peavler
Katie Waugh
Gavin Groshelle
Ella Shinn
Hannah Alapati
Aliyah Amparan

Committee Report
Gamma Eta shows a strong involvement in their campus community and engaging with their community. This chapter shows passion not only for their academics and club but also in working locally. They have also done work to show other universities the benefits of being a part of Sigma Zeta while showcasing their dedication to the organization. We award the founders cup for 2025 to Gamma Eta from Marion University. We also would like to thank Rho chapter from University of Indiana for their application and describing their dedication to their university community.

Committee Chair
Amy Berry

List of Committee Members
Theodora Osborne
Millie Georges
Jackson Hoover
Jaida Kettner
Casey Peavler
Maddi Barlage
Gavin Groshelle
Peter Kolomiyets
Kayla Hamilton
Ashley Thomas
Blade Reynolds
Paige Bailey
Priscilia Espinoza
Jessica Castetter
Zoe Hogue

Committee Report
The committee gathered to discuss options for Sigma Zeta to make a positive impact on the communities surrounding the chapters. The attempts are aimed at promoting science education, environmental stewardship, and providing support for local students and schools.These initiatives are designed to encourage sustainable practices within the scientific field.

Summary of the Proposed Projects:

Donation of old school supplies: A proposal was discussed to organize a donation drive for local schools using graduated students left-over school supplies, and leftover supplies. This will include folders, writing utensils, binders, backpacks, and any other supplies. Including this initiative would strengthen nearby schools and build teamwork in the chapters participating.

Future Sigma Zeta: The committee proposed high schoolers have the option to join a Sigma Zeta chapter that is specifically oriented towards them. This new extracurricular would introduce high schoolers to the realm of research and will allow them to network with like-minded students. Future Sigma Zeta would encourage high schoolers to engage in the scientific field, and could aid their decision of whether they choose to attend university.

Visit Local Elementary Schools: This initiative is designed to engage with the younger population of people and get them excited about science and math. Hands-on experiments, interactive conversations, and demonstrations can aid younger students with inspiring them to engage in science and they can feel first-hand the excitement of a discovery.

Donation of Laboratory Supplies: The committee discussed donating laboratory supplies to local high schools. This will include supplies that are excess, old, or unused. This initiative will ensure high schoolers have the materials needed for conducting experiments and expanding their problem-solving.

Advise High School Students with College: A proposal intended to engage university students with local high schoolers was opened for discussion about advising high schoolers about their major or whether they will choose college. This will aid in reducing the pressure of making a selection alone, or uneducated.

Clean-Up Efforts Around Local Lakes: As part of the committee’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the discussion was held for organizing a lake clean-up initiative near the universities. This project would improve the local environment, and would be a way for the chapters to interact with one another.

Assistance With Forest Maintenance: The committee proposed a collaborative effort to aid with the maintenance of local forests. This could include a large project like helping after a natural disaster, or something smaller like cleaning the shores of the lake from any garbage. This effort would contribute to the health of the ecosystem surrounding the chapters, and it allows students to practice environmental stewardship.

These actions will be further explored in future meetings, and it is each individual chapter’s responsibility to use this template as some examples of how to positively impact the community around them. The promotion of scientific education and interaction with the younger generations of students is crucial to the survival of our program. These initiatives aim to make a meaningful difference in the community while encouraging others to pursue an interesting science and knowledge.

Committee Chair
Graeme Wyllie

List of Committee Members
Journal editor as national officer not voted on at time of committe assignments so no other members

Committee Report
Confirmation of Journal Editor as official National Officer as defined in Constitution votes on at Saturday business meeting and approved. No other report at this time but will be gearing up publicity for the journal.