2005 Assembly of Delegates:
Area Groups, Industries, State & Federal Constituency Director

2006 Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference

November 2-5, 2006
Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center
Detroit, Michigan

Name: Linda H. Mantel

Present Position: Retired

Address: Unit 5802
1511 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97201-7806
USA

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

Chapter Affiliation: Columbia Willamette

Candidate's Statement: I am pleased to be a candidate for 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 members of the Constituency to promote the goals of Sigma Xi and increase awareness of the Society at multiple and diverse institutions.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Associate Director, Multi-Institutional, Area Group Constituency; Member, Sigma Xi Strategic Planning Committee; Member, Sigma Xi Committee on Diversity; Member, Sigma Xi Committee on Nominations (representative of the Northwest Region-term just completed); Secretary, Sigma Xi Chapter of the Columbia-Willamette. 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". Executive Director, Northwest Science Expo System (affiliated with Intel International Science and Engineering Fair). Recent Past-President, Association for Women in Science; President of the Board of Directors, Contemporary Crafts Museum and Gallery, Portland, OR. Board Member, Downtown Neighborhood Association, Portland; Precinct Committee Person, Multnomah County Democratic Party.

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: Kelly Olsen Sullivan

Present Position: Director, University Partnerships
Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Address: PO Box 999/MS K9-95
Richland, WA 99352
USA

Telephone: 509-375-2923
FAX: 509-375-2631
E-mail: kelly.sullivan@pnl.gov

Chapter Affiliation: Tri-Cities, Washington

Candidate's Statement: I am continually grateful to be associated with Sigma Xi and I am always delighted by the companionship I find in this multidisciplinary society. I have met fascinating people that I am sure I would never have come in contact with were it not for Sigma Xi. Because I believe in the Society, I give of my time freely to support its efforts. I have served as a chapter officer, as a member of the Committee on Qualifications and Membership, and currently serve on the Committee on Nominations and the Committee on Strategic Planning. I have enjoyed serving as a judge for the student poster session and as a general resource for Sigma Xi staff whenever they think I can be of service. I am a regular attendee at the annual meeting, and have been an active and vocal member of both my region and my constituency group. I am now asking for your support to serve our constituency group and the Society as a member of the Board. I believe I have a unique perspective to offer because of my unusual career path that includes both academic research and management at a national laboratory. I have the energy and enthusiasm it takes to be a valuable member of the Board.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Kelly has been a member of Sigma Xi since 1996. She served as the Omaha Chapter's Secretary/Treasurer, then Vice-President, and briefly as President before moving to the Tri-Cities. She is a past member of the Committee on Qualifications and Membership, a current member of the Committee on Nominations and the Committee on Strategic Planning, and a ready resource whenever Sigma Xi staff call upon her.

Biographical Information: Dr. Kelly Sullivan joined Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in August of 2001, and is currently the Director of University Partnerships, a resource used throughout the Laboratory. She is responsible for developing and maintaining collaborations and partnerships with colleges and universities that help the Laboratory achieve its missions for the nation and the world. Prior to coming to PNNL, Dr. Sullivan was a chemistry professor at Mankato State University in Minnesota and at Creighton University in Nebraska. She taught physical and general chemistry, and also directed the Creighton Chemistry Players, a team of faculty and students who brought the excitement of chemistry to children and adults through theatre and music. Her research interests focus on the electronic structure of small molecules and ions. She serves on several national advisory boards to various education-related initiatives and is a speaker on career development for women scientists. Dr. Sullivan received a B.S. in Chemistry from Christian Brothers College and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Texas Tech University. In addition to Sigma Xi, she is a member of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, the American Chemical Society, the Association for Women in Science, the American Geophysical Union, and other professional societies.

Name: Andrew J. Velkey, II

Present Position: Associate Professor of Psychology
Organization: Christopher Newport University

Address: 1 University Place
Newport News, VA 23606
USA

Telephone: 757-594-7927
FAX: 757-594-7342
E-mail: avelkey@cnu.edu

Chapter Affiliation: Tidewater, VA

Candidate's Statement: "Why Sigma Xi?". When I approach colleagues about joining the society, they want to know why membership in Sigma Xi matters. Sigma Xi is relevant because it is the only chapter-based interdisciplinary honor society for ALL areas of science, technology, mathematics, and engineering; the success of the society depends, in large part, on the success of the local chapters. Through the efforts of dedicated individuals at both the local and national level, progress in chapter vitality has been made--new chapters have been chartered, and other chapters have been re-vitalized. However, some chapters remain "flat" and others continue to decline. While I have been able to serve my local chapters in various officer positions, I wish to do more for the society. If elected to the office of Director for the MI constituency group, I will encourage dialogue and foster connections and collaborations between the variety of chapters in our group in order to increase the impact and vitality of the chapters.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Sigma Xi: Tidewater Ch. Membership Chair, 2006- present; Facilitator, Tidewater Area Café' Scientifique, 2005-present; Tidewater Ch. Past-President, 2005-2006; Tidewater Ch. President, 2004-2005; Tidewater Ch. President-Elect, 2003-2004; Tidewater Ch. Secretary, 2001-2003; University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) Ch. President, 2000-2001; UMMC Ch. President-Elect, 1999-2000; Delegate to annual meeting every year from 1999 to 2006; National Nominating Committee, 2006-present; National Committee on Qualifications & Membership, 2006-present ;Area Groups/Industries/State and Federal Laboratories Constituency Group Nominating Committee, 2001-2004; National Committee on Minutes, 2001-2004; Teller, 2002 Annual Meeting; Sigma Xi National Travel Grant for PKAL summer institute workshop on "Developing Courses that Link to Themes and Goals in Project 2061 (AAAS)", 2000; Sigma Xi Science Education Development Grant for the development of a new science course at Millsaps College, 2001; Supervised seven undergraduate research projects funded in part by local grants awarded by the UMMC Chapter, 1998-2001. Also an active participant in Project Kaleidoscope, including selection as a member of the "PKAL Faculty for the 21st Century" (F21, class of 2006).

Biographical Information: Education: Ph.D.-Experimental Psychology, The Univ. of Montana, 1997; M.A.-Experimental Psychology, The Univ. of Montana, 1995; B.S.-Psychology, Millsaps College, 1991. Employment: Assoc. Prof. of Psychology, Christopher Newport University, 2005-present; Asst. Prof. of Psychology, CNU, 2001-2005; Asst. Professor of Psychology, Mississippi College, 1997-2001; Asst. Program Evaluator, Department of Community and Government Studies, The Univ. of Montana, 1995-1997. Publications: American Journal of Primatology, Behavioural Processes, Cognitive Technology, Creighton Law Review, Perceptual & Motor Skills, and Psychopharmacology. Currently researching territoriality and aggression in Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens), the reinforcing properties of the aggressive encounters between resident and invading male fish, and the effects of xenoestrogens at sub-toxic levels on reproductively-relevant behavior in B. splendens.