2004 Assembly of Delegates:
Area Groups, Industries, State & Federal Laboratories Constituency Group Associate Director

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

Name: Patrick Joseph Hogan

Present Position: Oceanographer
Organization: Naval Research Laboratory

Address: Bldg. 1009
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529
USA

Telephone: 228-688-4537
FAX: 228-688-4759
E-mail: hogan@nrlssc.navy.mil

Chapter Affiliation: Gulf Coast

Candidate's Statement: My interest in pursing this position stems partly from the state of science education in our local communities, but also from our chapters recent success at revitilization. Our chapter is proud of this acheivement because of our unique geographical isolation (due to NASA propulsion testing activities). The promotion of science education in our surrounding communities (in southern Mississippi/Lousiana) is weak, and could benefit greatly from the pool of talent present at our facility (a federal research and testing facility comprised of state and federal agencies as well as several university departments) . I would like to become active at the national level to facilitate the exchange of ideas, initiatives, and public awarness between chapters in close proximity to us as well as the national orginization.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: President Elect, Gulf Coast Chapter (2001); Associate Director, Area Groups, Industries, State and Federal Laboratories (2002-2004), Member of the Committee on Resolutions (2000); Annual Meeting Delegate (2000). Other activities include Sigma Gamma Epsilon (since 1982); American Geophysical Union (since 1986); Phi Kappa Phi (since 1987); Vice-President Sigma Gamma Epsilon UNO Chapter (1987).

Biographical Information: B.S. Geology, 1985, University of Kansas; M.S. Geology, 1987, University of New Orleans; Ph.D. Marine Science, 2000, University of Southern Mississippi. Current position - Oceanographer, Naval Research Laboratory. Research interests include numerical modeling of oceanic circulation, mesoscale ocean dynamics, continental shelf and boundary layer dynamics, and cross-slope frontal processes.

Name: Linda H. Mantel

Present Position: Retired

Address: 1511 SW Park Avenue Portland, OR 97201-7806

Telephone: 503-294-0644
E-mail: crablady@teleport.com

Chapter Affiliation: Columbia Willamette

Candidate's Statement: I am pleased to be a candidate for Associate Director of the Multi-Institutional, Area Group Constituency. Although currently retired, I have been affiliated with public and private institutions, large and small, as well as museums and laboratories. I am aware of the varied perspectives and concerns of colleagues at these types of institutions, and I believe I can listen to and communicate with a wide variety of scientists and educators. I would be happy to work with the Constituency Director to promote the goals of Sigma Xi and increase awareness of the Society at multiple and diverse institutions.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Secretary, Sigma Xi Chapter of the Columbia-Willamette (as of July 15, 2004); Member, Sigma Xi Committee on Diversity; Member, Sigma Xi Committee on Nominations (representative of the Northwest Region); Organizer of a panel on Collaborations in southern Africa for the Sigma Xi forum in November, 2003 and presented a talk entitled "Programs to Improve the Participation of Women in Science in Southern Africa."; Recent Co-chair, Judging and Higher Education Participation for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held in Portland, OR in May 2004; Recent Past-President, Association for Women in Science; Vice-President, Contemporary Crafts Museum and Gallery, Portland, OR.

Biographical Information: Dr. Linda H. Mantel received a B.A. in Biology from Swarthmore College and a Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Illinois. She was a Research Fellow in the Department of Invertebrates at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, after which she joined the Biology department at City College of the City University of New York. During her 25 years at CCNY, Dr. Mantel was a faculty member, department chair, and Assistant Provost for Graduate Studies and Research. She carried out research on crustacean physiology, endocrinology, and toxicology, and trained a number of undergraduate and graduate students. She was also active in the City College chapter of Sigma Xi and served as nominations coordinator for Biology for several years. Since moving to Portland, OR in 1993, Dr. Mantel has served as Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Biology at Reed College, as Interim Vice-President for Academic Administration at Willamette University, and as Assistant Vice-President for Technology Services at the University of Portland. Dr. Mantel has focused on increasing the diversity of students and colleagues in science throughout her professional career. She was active in the Oregon Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation (OCEPT), as a member of the Diversity Committee. She participates in the activities of Project Kaleidoscope, a national organization of institutions dedicated to reform of undergraduate education in science, and is member of the Education Council of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. Dr. Mantel serves regularly as reviewer for biological journals and as a panelist for NSF grant programs. She is a Fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences, the Association for Women in Science, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Name: Cristina Clara Paul

Present Position: Manager, Citrus Quarantine Facility; DC Chapter President
Organization: USDA-ARS-BA-PSI-FL

Address: Bldg 010A Rm. 236
USDA-ARS-BA-PSI-FL
Beltsville MD 20705
USA

Telephone: 301-504-7657
FAX: 301-504-5651
E-mail: paulc@ba.ars.usda.gov

Chapter Affiliation: DC Chapter

Candidate's Statement: I have thoroughly enjoyed my jobs as vice president and President of Sigma Xi, DC. It offers great opportunities to network with scientists from other fields. Einstein was quoted saying "if we knew what we were doing it wouldn't be called research". You never know when you interact with others in other fields when the conversation will give you a new perspective on your own research. Sometimes we don't see the forest for the trees in our own work we are so close to it. I look forward to more involvement in Sigma Xi, kicking it up a notch so to speak.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: President Sigma Xi DC 2002-present; Vice President Sigma Xi DC 2000-2002; Collateral duty safety officer- Fruit Lab 2002-present; Emergency Occupant Coordinator bldg 011 2002-present; Plant science institute safety chair 2004; Graphic designer Fruit lab; Website creator - Fruit Lab; Large format Printer manager; Maryland Greenhouse Growers Association- board member; Scapes Alive!- Horticultural consultant and Plant nutrient manager - Owner and president; Greenstreet Growers Inc. - IPM consultant; Carouselworks Stained glass - Owner - Designer; Ms Annapolis Lightweight natural bodybuilding 2nd place 1998.

Biographical Information: I obtained my BS from UMD in horticultural research. I was then fortunate enough to participate in an EPCOT Center internship at The Land pavilion. For the past 13 years I have managed the Citrus Quarantine Facility at USDA-ARS. I obtained my MS from UMD, researching the topic "In planta maintenance of Citrus Tristeza Virus using tissue culture techniques. I have grown up in the research field, aiding my father, Dr. Frank Gouin (Sigma Xi UMD). My position as manager of the citrus greenhouse involves all aspects of plant care, maintenance of several world-wide germplasm collections, as well as coordinating, monitoring, and contributing to the efforts of over a dozen scientists from all over the USA and world. I am highly motivated, organized, and determined to give 150% to every project I take on. I currently live in Deale, Maryland with my husband Pat and our dogs Abigail and Elenore, plus other scaly and feathery critters.