1998 Assembly of Delegates
Nominees for Northwest Regional Directors and Committee on Nominations Members

Name: Howard Ceri

Present Position: Professor
Organization: University of Calgary

Address: Biological Sciences
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Al T2N 1N4
Canada

Telephone: (403) 220-6960
FAX: (403) 289-9311
E-mail: ceri@acs.ucalgary.ca

Chapter Affiliation: University of Calgary

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Sigma Xi: Sec, Univ Calgary Chapter, 95-; Past Pres, Univ Calgary Chapter, 94-95; Pres, Univ Calgary Chapter, 92-93; Northwest Reg Nominating Comt, 93-94. Other: Executive, Can Soc Microbiol, 85-92; Chair of Mem Comt, Can Soc. Microbiol, 89-92; Executive, Can Cell and Mol Biol Soc, 91-93; Executive, Calgary and Southern Alberta Chapter, Can Cystic Fibrosis Fdn, 86-94.

Biographical Information: I was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1947. Educ: I received my BSc. in Zoology, my MSc and PhD degrees in Microbiology all from the University of Manitoba. I received support in the form of a National award from The Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada during my PhD. I was awarded the Medical Research Council of Canada Fellowship to continue my studies at the University of California San Diego for 4 years. Employment: I was awarded a career development grant by the National Research Council of Canada (University Research Fellow) aimed at bringing back Canadians to Canadian Universities (1981-85), which I took to the University of Calgary. In 1985 I was given a tenure track appointment in Biological Sciences at the Assistant Professor level, in 1989 I was awarded tenure and promotion to Associate Professor and in 94 I was made Professor. I have twice served as Chair of the Division of Cellular Molecular and Microbial Biology, and I am currently Chairman of the Biofilm Research Group. I have adjunct appointments in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary. I teach an introductory course for non majors in Human Biology, and advanced courses in Immunology and Virology. I run the graduate seminar program in the Division of Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology. My research interests include; the role of endogenous lectins (carbohydrate binding proteins) in establishing the integrity of the complex carbohydrate secretions found at mucosal surfaces (lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urogenital tract) and the importance of mucosal integrity in infectious diseases and inflammation at these mucosal surfaces, bacterial biofilms in diseases, and molecular archaeology. I hold 6 patents for a vaccine against Giardia lamblia infections in animals, which will come to market next year, and for a new device to assay antibiotic susceptibility of biofilm organisms

Additional Comments: I have been very active in Sigma Xi, because I believe in the promotion of Science and the multidisciplinary nature of the subject. I wish to promote these aspects of my profession and have done so in Calgary by having our chapter of Sigma Xi sponsor an High School Enrichment Program that allows High School Seniors to conduct research projects with the Faculty at the University of Calgary.

Recommended by: Northwest Regional Nominating Committee

Name: Lawrence Kevin Duffy

Present Position: Head, Dept. Chemistry & Biochemistry
Organization: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Address: Dept. Chemistry & Biochemistry
PO Box 756160
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6160
USA

Telephone: (907) 474-7525
FAX: (907) 474-5101
E-mail: fychem@aurora.alaska.edu

Chapter Affiliation: Alaska

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Sigma Xi: President, Alaska Chapter, Sigma Xi; Secretary/Treasurer, Alaska Chapter, Sigma Xi. Other: American Society of Neurochemists; ASBMB; ACS; NY Academy of Sciences

Biographical Information: DUFFY, LAWRENCE KEVIN, BIOCHEMIST, EDUCATOR. Personal Data: b. Bklyn, Feb 1, 1948; s. Michael and Anne (Browne) D.; m. Geraldine Antoinette Sheridan, Nov 10, 1972; children: Anne Marine, Kevin Michael, Ryan Sheridan. Educ: BS, Fordham U, 1969; MS U Alaska, 1972; PhD, U Alaska, 1977. Prof Exp: Teaching asst. dept. chemistry U Alaska 1969-71; rsch. asst. Inst. Arctic Biology, 1974-77; postdoctoral fellow Boston U, 1977-78, Roche Inst. Molecular Biology, 1978-80; rsch asst. prof. U Tex Med Br. Galveston, 1980-82; asst. prof. neurology (biol. chem) Med Sch Harvard U, Boston, Mass, 1982-87; adv. biochemistry instr. Med Sch, 1983-87; instr gen. and organic chemistry, Roxbury Comm. Coll., Boston, 1984-87; PROF. CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEM. U ALASKA, FAIRBANKS, 1992-; HEAD, DEPT. CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY, 1994-; coord. program biochemistry and molecular biology for summer undergrad. rsch., 1987-96. Concurrent Pos: Pres. Bd. Dirs. Alzheimer Disease Assn. of Alaska, 1994-95; mem, Instnl. Rev. Bd. Fairbanks Meml. Hosp., 1990; Lt. USNR, 1971-73; NSF trainee, 1971; Honors & Awards: J.W. McLaughlin Fellow, 1981; W.F. Milton Scholar, 1983; recipient Alzheimers disease and related disorders assoc. faculty scholar award, 1987; Carol Fiest Outstanding Advisor Award, 1994 and 1997; NIDCD Cert. of Merit for mentoring, 1996.

Additional Comments: Sigma Xi should maintain 1) its research focus and 2) its chapter delegate governance structure.

Recommended by: Rick Miller

Name: John Joseph Kelley

Present Position: Professor of Marine Science
Organization: University of Alaska

Address: University of Alaska
Institute of Marine Sciences
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7220
USA

Telephone: (907) 474-5585
FAX: (907) 474-7204
E-mail: ffjjk@uaf.edu

Chapter Affiliation: Alaska

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Sigma Xi: Pres, Alaska Chapter, 87-89 & 96-; mem, NW Reg Nom Comt. Other: sci, eng, & math intern progr for Alaska Native undergrads, 80-; sponsor high school students through Sigma Xi chap, Explorers Club, & Arctic Inst North America for oceanographic cruise during spring break; Vice Pres, U.S. Corp of Arctic Inst North America; Bd Dirs & 3-yr term Resource Comt Chm, Alumni of College of Earth & Mineral Sciences, Penn State Univ; mem, plan comt, Intl Symposium on Sea Ice and the Okhotsk Sea Ice Res Lab, U Hokkaido, Japan, 88-; mem, Management Comt, Barrow Environ Observatory; Scholarship Comt, Coll Rotary Club.

Biographical Information: KELLEY, JOHN JOSEPH, OCEANOGRAPHY, METEOROLOGY. Current Pos: oceanogr, Univ Alaska, 68-73, asst prof oceanogr, 73-77, dir, Naval Arctic Res Lab, 77-80, assoc prof, 80-93, PROF MARINE SCI, UNIV ALASKA, 93- Personal Data: b Philadelphia, Pa, Jan 4, 33; m 70, Eleanor Johnson. Educ: Pa State Univ, BS, 58; Univ Nagoya, Japan, PhD(oceanogr), 71. Prof Exp: Sr scientist meteorol, Univ Wash, 60-68. Concurrent Pos: Prog mgr, NSF Off Polar Prog, 74-76; chmn, Sci Adv Comt, North Slope Borough, 80-; dir, NSF Polar Ice Coring Off, 89-95. Mem: Am Geophys Union; Am Soc Limnol & Oceanog; Am Polar Soc; Arctic Inst North America; Sigma Xi. Res: Exchange processes; polar ecosystems; coastal upwelling phenomena; air-sea exchange processes; ice coring-drilling technology. Mailing Add: Inst Marine Sci Univ Alaska Fairbanks AK 99775-7220. Fax: 907-474-7204

Recommended by: Northwest Regional Nominating Committee

Nominees for Northwest Committee on Nominations Members

Name: Sharon A. Clay

Present Position: Associate Professor, Plant Science
Organization: South Dakota State University

Address: Plant Science Department
P.O. Box 2140C
Brookings, SD 57007
USA

Telephone: 605-688-4757
FAX: 605-688-4452
E-mail: Clays@mg.sdstate.edu

Chapter Affiliation: South Dakota State University

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Sigma Xi: President, South Dakota State University Chapter, 1996-97; Vice President, South Dakota State University Chapter, 1995-96; Treasurer, South Dakota State University Chapter, 1994-95; Secretary, South Dakota State University Chapter, 1993-94; Northwest Regional Nominating Committee. Other: SDSU Gamma Sigma Delta President, 1997-98; South Dakota Academy of Science, President, 1997-98; Weed Science Soc. of Amer. (Herbicide Handbook Committee, Resolutions Committee); North Central Weed Sci. Soc., Chairman, Membership Committee, 1998-99; Served on USDA Committees for funding of National Research Initiative (NRI) Grant Programs, 1994, 1995, 1997.

Biographical Information: Research Experience: Dr. Clay has a broad research program in weed science. Areas of research include herbicide-soil interactions, watershed management of herbicides fo limit water contamination. She also conducts reserach on precision farming, weed ecology, integrated pset management techniques such as nonchemical options for weed control, crop rotations, and biological control of Canada thistle and leafy spurge. She has directed the research programs of 10 masters students and 2 PhD students. In addition, she as authored or co-authored successful external grant funded projects in excess of $2 million since 1990. Dr. Clay has authored or co-authored over 30 referred publications and has written 5 book chapters or invited symposium papers. Honors and Awards: Edminster Award, USDA-ARS 1987; SDSU Gamma Sigma Delta Research Award 1996; SDSU Dean's Award for Exellence in Research, 1997; SDSU F.O. Butler Award for Exellence in Research, 1997; Invited speaker NATO Security Conference - Environmental Security, Pulawy Poland, 1997; Invited keynote speaker, Mexican Weed Science Soc., 1996

Recommended by: Northwest Regional Nominating Committee

Name: Robert F. Rycek

Present Position: Professor
Organization: University of Nebraska at Kearney

Address: Department of Psychology
University of Nebraska
Kearney, NE 68849-1280
USA

Telephone: (308)865-8235
FAX: (308)865-8980
E-mail: rycekr@unk.edu

Chapter Affiliation: University of Nebraska at Kearney

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Sigma Xi: Founding President, University of Nebraska at Kearney Chapter, 1985-89; President, UNK Chapter 1996-97; Northwest Representative to Committee on Nominations, 1994-Present; Delegate to annual meeting, 1986-90, 93-97; Member, Northwest Regional Nominating Committee, 1990-93, chair, 93. Other: Pres., Academic Affairs Division, Nebraska Psychological Association, 1987-89; President, Nebraska Psychological Society, 1993-95.

Biographical Information: RYCEK, ROBERT F., DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST. Current Pos: Asst Prof, Univ Nebraska Kearney, 83-89; Fac asst to provost, 87-89; Assoc Prof, Univ Nebraska Kearney, 89-97; PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY, UNIV NEBRASKA KEARNEY, 97-. Personal Data: b Nov 25, 1954. Educ: Univ Illinois-Chicago, BA(psychology), 76; Northern Illinois Univ, MA (psychology), 80, Ph.D.(developmental psychology), 83. Concurrent Pos: Pres, Acad Aff Div, Nebraska Psychol Assoc, 87-89; Pres, Nebraska Psychol Soc, 93-95. Mem: Sigma Xi, Am Psychol Assoc, Am Psychol Soc; Soc Res Child Dev; Psi Chi. Res: conditional logic problem solving; changes in memory strategies, adolescent egocentrism. Mailing Add: Dept of Psychology, University of Nebraska, Kearney NE 68849-1280. Phone: 308-986-8235; Fax: 308-865-8980; E-Mail: rycekr@unk.edu

Recommended by: Northwest Regional Nominating Committee

Name: Richard William Schwenz

Present Position: Professor of Physical Chemistry
Organization: University of Northern Colorado

Address: Department of Chemistry
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 80639-001
USA

Telephone: (970) 351-1287
FAX: (970) 351-1269
E-mail: rwschwe@bentley.univnorthco.edu

Chapter Affiliation: University of Northern Colorado

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Sigma Xi: President, University of Northern Colorado Chapter, 1986-87; Secretary/Treasurer, University of Northern Colorado Chapter, 1988-; Member, Northwest Regional Nominating Committee, 1993-95. Other: Chair, Colorado Section, American Chemical Society, 1992-93.

Biographical Information: SCHWENZ, RICHARD WILLIAM, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. Current Pos: asst prof, 84-89, ASSOC PROF PHYS CHEM, UNIV NOTHERN COLO, 89- Personal Data: b Portsmouth, VA, June 30, 55; m 81, c 2. Educ: Univ Colo, Boulder, BA, 77; Ohio State Univ, PhD(chem), 81. Prof Exp: Teaching fel, Univ Ill, Chicago, 81&82 & Northwestern Univ, 82-84; asst prof phys chem, Mundelein Col, 83-84. Mem: Am Chem Soc; Am Phys Soc; Sigma Xi. Res: Molecular spectroscopy of transition metal oxides and halides; infacing of laboratory instruments. Mailing Add: Dept Chem Univ Northern Colo Greeley CO 80639

Additional Comments: I have now attended about 6 annual meetings, serving in capacities including recording secretary and teller. I believe that I have now learned enough about the workings of Sigma Xi to serve the Society in selecting the candidates for President of the Society.

Recommended by: Northwest Regional Nominating Committee