2004 Assembly of Delegates:
Canadian/International Constituency Group
Representative to the Committee on Nominations

November 11-14, 2004
Le Centre Sheraton
Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Name: Grant Allan Gardner

Present Position: Associate Dean of Science
Organization: Memorial University of Newfoundland

Address: Dean of Science Office
Memorial University
St. John's, NF A1B 3X7
CANADA

Telephone: 709-737-8155
FAX: 709-737-3316
E-mail: ggardner@mun.ca

Chapter Affiliation: Avalon Chapter

Candidate's Statement: The duty of the Committee on Nominations is described simply in the by-laws: [To] present nominations to the Assembly of Delegates for the [President-elect and Treasurer]. That task, however, is a heavy responsibility. Our society is increasingly dependent on Science, and increasingly looking to leaders in science for guidance. Many of those leaders are found in the ranks if Sigma Xi, and the Society itself has an important role to play in interpreting and evaluating the role of science in society. Choosing a leader of leaders is no small task, and must involve all sectors of the Society. If elected, I will work with vigour to find candidates whose vision, vitality, and reputation will enable them to continue in the footsteps of our past presidents, and build a strong, relevant, and effective Society.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Sigma Xi: Avalon Chapter (1984), founding member of Chapter; Chapter delegate several years; Acting President 1998-; Nominating Committee, Northeast Region, 1999-2002; Nominating Committee, Canadian and International Constituency Group, 2001-present; Sigma Xi Fund of Canada, Member 2000-; Director 2001-

Biographical Information: GRANT ALLAN GARDNER. Biological Oceanography, Biology. Current Pos: Assoc. Prof. Biology 1987-; Assoc. Dean (Administration and Undergraduate), Faculty of Science 1994-; Educ. U. of Guelph, B.Sc. (Marine Biology), 1970; U. of British Columbia, M.Sc. 1972, Ph.D. 1976 (Biological Oceanography). Prof. Exp. PDF, Institute of Ocean Sciences, 1976-78; Memorial Univ.: Deputy Head, Biology, 1988-1994; A/Head, 1991; Promotion and Tenure Cttee. 1989-90; Assoc. Dean of Sci. 1994-present; Acting Dean of Sci. May 1 - Aug. 31/99; Senate Undergraduate Studies Cttee. 1984-93 (Chair 87-93); Senate, elected member 1987-96; Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication, 1992-present (Chair 1998- present); Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences (Chair 1995-97; Treasurer 2001-present); Atlantic Co-operative Wildlife Ecology Research Network, Management Cttee., 1994-present; Fellow, Nortel Institute for Excellence in Education.; Coastal Zone Canada Association, Member of the Board, 2000-present; Chair, CZC04 organizing committee; Core Committee, Canada-Wide Science Fairs 1989, 2004.

Name: Jose de Jesus Rodriguez-Ortiz

Present Position: Full time profesor and Master program on automation Coordinator
Organization: ITESM Campus Monterrey

Address: Engineering and Architecture Division
Dept of Mechatronic and Automation
Sucursal de correos J
Monterrey, N.L. 64849. México
MEXICO

Telephone: (5281) 8358-2000 Ext. 5486
FAX: (5281) 8328-4077
E-mail: jjrodriguez@itesm.mx

Chapter Affiliation: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

Candidate's Statement: It is very important for the continued growth of Sigma Xi that the Society nominates and elect Presidents who have strong leadership traits and who have not only made important contributions to Science, but who can also handle the issues related with the Public's understanding of Science, as well as its International consolidation. If Sigma Xi is to be truly "The Scientific Research Society" within today's global world, it should do its best to earnestly reach out and involve the participation of not only its present international members, but also of all the deserving Scientists who contribute to its endeavor on a daily basis. In this regard, the Canadian/International Constituency Group plays a critical role and I feel that I have the necessary perspective to positively contribute to its fulfillment.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: I have been an Officer of The ITESM Chapter first as treasurer and recently as president. I have attended two annual meetings: in Arizona and in Galveston. In our chapter in Monterrey TEC we are interested in promoting a joint project with our Engineering and sciences divisions to promote Science with students at the college and high school level. I am a founding member of the Academia de Ingeniería and first president of the Monterrey. Section. Member of Asociación Mexicana de Control Automático (affiliated to IFAC). Founding member of the asociación de profesores del ITESM and president for one period.

Biographical Information: DEGREES: Ingeniero Mecánico Electricista (BSc in Mechanical and Electrical Engr.), ITESM (Monterrey Tec), June 1966.Ingeniero Mecánico Administrador (BSc. In Mechanical and Industrial Engr.), ITESM, June 1968. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison, June 1970. Ph.D. in Control Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison, August 1973. ACTUAL POSITIONS: Full Professor at ITESM-Campus Monterrey, Engineering and Architecture Division, in the Department of Mechatronic and Automation,. Elected Commissary and Counselor to the Pension's Found for ITESM employees since 1992 to date. Co titular, and Coordinator of the course on Professional Values for Engineers at ITESM system, 30 campuses involved by satellite transmission, since 1992 to 2001. Coordinator of the Master of Science program on Automation, previously on Control Engineering, since 1973 to date. I have been working at ITESM since September 1966 to date. TEACHING AND INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE: I initiated at ITESM the areas of Computer Process Control, Automated Manufacturing, Robotics and Vision. First by research projects and later teaching the courses, related to those areas, for the first time at ITESM, at the BSc. and MSc. Level. Research and Developing projects and consulting for several private and state owned Companies in the areas of computer process control, automated manufacturing, Robotics and vision. Have promote, organize and conduct Research and Thesis projects, practical schools and design clinics in Industry, since 1982 to date, most of these have involved students of our bachelor and master programs. I have been advisor in 64 projects of research and Master Thesis. Author of more than 33 publications in journals and proceedings of national e international congresses and author of 4 books in the field of Logic control and computer process control

Name: Patricia Dianne Ross

Present Position: Associate, Department of Natural History
Organization: Royal Ontario Museum

Address: 100 Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M5S 2C6
CANADA

Telephone: 416-586-5771
FAX: 416-586-7921
E-mail: patricir@rom.on.ca

Chapter Affiliation: University of Toronto

Candidate's Statement: When I attended the 2002 Annual Meeting of Sigma Xi in Galveston, I discovered that one of the main problems facing Sigma Xi today is declining membership. To attract membership from outside of the United States, I believe that Sigma Xi must recognize the unique concerns of chapters in the Canadian/ International Constituency Group. If I am elected as your representative on the Committee on Nominations, I will select candidates who will provide outstanding leadership, who will be aware of and willing to address our existing issues, and who, with the advice of Canadian/ International Constituency Group chapters, will help to develop programs that will attract more Canadian and international membership and participation.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Sigma Xi: Member, University of Toronto Chapter, 1995 - present; Treasurer and Secretary, 1997 - 2002; President, 2002 - 2004; and Annual Meeting Delegate, 2002. Other: Index Committee, American Society of Mammalogists (1991 - 2001).

Biographical Information: MSc (Biology), York University, 1983; PhD (Zoology), University of Toronto, 1992. Post doctoral work in mammalian systematics at the Royal Ontario Museum. Currently an Associate, Department of Natural History, Royal Ontario Museum and Manager, Laboratory of Systematics, at the same institution.