2004 Assembly of Delegates:
Southwest Region
Representative to the Committee on Nominations

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

Name: Jacqueline H. Ericksen

Present Position: Retired; Owner, Orion Research

Address: P.O. Box 666
29 Camino de la Ciruela
Placitas, NM 87043
USA

Telephone: 505-867-2751
FAX: Same (call first)
E-mail: jhericksen@msn.com

Chapter Affiliation: University of New Mexico

Candidate's Statement: I became a scientist around age 3. It became official in 1969, with a Ph.D in physics from the University of New Mexico. Though I never stopped being a physicist, I made my living elsewhere. I am now free to explore science for sheer enjoyment. For me the best part of Sigma Xi is its greatest strength: its multidisciplinary approach. My focus as a member of the nominating committee would be in promoting this strength, and in bringing the excitement of science to people like I was, living outside research. I bring to Sigma Xi my experience in operating a small business in the "real world."

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Treasurer of University of New Mexico Chapter of Sigma Xi, active in organization of "Science and Society Series" public lectures. President of Placitas Artists Series, an all-volunteer presenter of chamber and other music programs and visual arts shows in a small rural community.

Biographical Information: Born 7/12/1942 in Buffalo, NY, moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1947. I attended public schools in Albuquerque, and received BS in physics and math, MS and Ph.D. in physics from University of New Mexico. From 1971 through 1993, I co-owned and operated ALL-COMM, Inc., a two-way radio communications business in Albuquerque, where I was responsible for management, accounting, radio repair, and maintenance of mountaintop communications facilities and towers. Retired from business in 1993 and widowed in 1996, I live with a lot of animals in rural New Mexico and regularly herd grandchildren. I currently own Orion Research, which consults on radio interference management at mountaintop communications facilities and (finally!) engages in research in astrophysics.

Name: Jeremy Harold Austin Fields

Present Position: Professor, Department of Biology
Organization: University of San Diego

Address: 5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110

Telephone: 619-260-40766
FAX: 619-260-6804
E-mail: fields@sandiego.edu

Chapter Affiliation: San Diego

Candidate's Statement: Sigma Xi is a vital multidisciplinary scientific society. Participation in its activities exposes members to the breadth of human endeavors. This will ultimately help in two areas: educating and encouraging the next generation of scientists and engineers; providing guidance and counsel to those responsible for establishing policies. These should be strengthened in the future.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: President, San Diego Chapter 1994-1996

Biographical Information: B.Sc. (Zoology), M.Sc. (Biology) McGill University, Ph.D. (Zoology) University of British Columbia. Faculty member University of Washington Department of Zoology 1976-1983; Faculty member Department of Biology University of San Diego 1983- present. Member AAAS, Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, American Microscopical Society, Sigma Xi.

Name: Anne Aleda Sturz

Present Position: Professor and Department Chair
Organization: University of San Diego

Address: Dept. Marine Science and Environmental Studies
University of San Diego
San Diego CA 92110-2492
USA

Telephone: 619 260-4096
FAX: 619 260-6874
E-mail: asturz@sandiego.edu

Chapter Affiliation: San Diego

Candidate's Statement: The Committee on Nominations plays a key role in the administration of the Society by seeking out informed and committed candidates for leadership. I will do my best to find candidates who will serve the Society well.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Member of the Executive Committee, American Association for the Advancement of Science Pacific Division; Member of the Board, Graduate Women in Science Tau Chapter; Past President of the San Diego Association of Geologists

Biographical Information: Anne Sturz is a Professor of Marine Science and Environmental Studies at University of San Diego. She presently serves as Department Chair. She teaches courses in physical geology and physical and chemical oceanography. She holds a B. S. (1974) in Geology and M. S. (1976) in Geochemistry from San Diego State University, Department of Geological Sciences. Her Ph. D. (1991) is in Oceanography, from University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Her primary field of research is Marine Geochemistry, with special emphasis on the mineralization processes associated with hydrothermal alteration at oceanic spreading ridges. Recent publications include: Sturz, A., S. Gray , K. Dykes, A. King, E. Quiroz and J. Radke (2003), Seasonal changes of dissolved nutrients within and around Port Foster Deception Island, Antarctica. Deep Sea Research Vol. 50: 1685-1705; Smith, K.L., Jr.,, Baldwin, R.J., Kaufmann R.S., Sturz, A., (2003) Ecosystem studies at Deception Island, Antarctica: an overview. Deep Sea Research Vol. 50: 1595-1609; Sturz, A., Gray, S., and Dykes, K., (2001) Hydrothermal discharge to coastal ocean waters at Deception Island, Antarctica. Water-Rock Interaction, Cidu (ed.) Vol 10: 923-926.