2008 Assembly of Delegates:
Mid-Atlantic Geographic Region Representative to the Committee on Nominations

2008 Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference

November 20-23, 2008
Marriott Renaissance Hotel
Washington, D.C.

Name: Carol L. Beck

Present Position: Assistant Professor, Assistant Dean
Organization: Thomas Jefferson University

Address: 116 River Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
United States

Telephone: 215-503-6539
E-mail: carol.beck@jefferson.edu

Chapter Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University Chapter

Candidate's Statement: I would be happy to serve my colleagues in the Mid-Atlantic region of Sigma Xi by being your representative on the Committee on Nominations. Sigma Xi is at a critical stage in its history and the identification of leadership will be as important as anything else we do. I have had the opportunity to learn more about both the function and culture of Sigma Xi during my time as as a member and Chair of the Committee on Qualifications and Membership. I think some of these insights would give me a useful perspective in evaluating candidates for key leadership roles in the Society.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Sigma Xi, Thomas Jefferson University Chapter: 2002-present-various offices, chapter delegate; currently Membership Director. (National) Committee on Qualifications and Membership: Member, 2004- present, Chair, 2005-present. Sigma Xi Executive Director Search Committee: Fall 2007/Winter 2008. Biophysical Society, Membrane-Biophysics Subgroup, Secretary-Treasurer, , 2005- present. Community volunteer activites: Junior League of Wilmington, Delaware; Greyhound rescue and adoption groups.

Biographical Information: BS and Pharm.D. degrees from University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Faculty member, North Dakota State University, 1984-87. PhD from Vanderbilt University, 1993. Post-doctoral research, Vanderbilt University, 1994-2000. Faculty member, Thomas Jefferson University, 2000 - present.

Name: Cristina C. Gouin-Paul

Present Position: Horticulturist
Organization: USDA-ARS

Address: 670 Swan Drive
Deale, MD 20751
United States

Telephone: 240-447-8049
E-mail: cristina.paul@ars.usda.gov

Chapter Affiliation: District of Columbia Chapter

Candidate's Statement: I would like to continue and extend my involvement with Sigma Xi. In the years that I have been a delegate and chapter president I have sought to improve and re-energize the society. I would like to be on the nominating committee so that we may have a bright future.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Vice-President DC 2001-2003 President DC Chapter 2003-present CQM - 2006-present Associate Director MI 2008-present USDA greenhouse, greenhouse design, blood drive, recycling, and safety committees. Alternate safety Chair for Plant Science Institute. Board of Directors MD Greenhouse growers Assoc. and MD Nursery and Landscape Assoc. Member of the Lothian Ruritans. Integrated Pest manager and nutrient manager Greenstreet Growers.

Biographical Information: I was born and raised in MD as the daughter of a University professor. I have worked in and around science beginning as a child scribing data with dad. My lab work continued in earnest in high school working as a tech at UMD then at USDA. After obtaining my BS from UMD I began work, in 1991, as a senior technician in citrus pathology at USDA. I have since obtained my MS and now work as a support scientist in the same program. I live in Deale MD near the Chesapeake bay with husband Pat and dogs Rufus, Abigail,Rosie, and Charlotte.

Name: Colin Bret Purrington

Present Position: Associate Professor
Organization: Swarthmore College

Address: Department of Biology
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
United States

Telephone: 610-328-8621
E-mail: cpurrin1@swarthmore.edu

Chapter Affiliation: Swarthmore College

Candidate's Statement: Although I've been a Sigma Xi member for years, I attended my first meeting in 2007, and came away with a desire to be more involved, especially in projects that might revitalize the Society's membership base. I've been trying to restart groups in Pennsylvania, and have to say I've been hugely unsuccessful. But I'm willing to try more, and serving on this committee would be rewarding.

Sigma Xi and Other Activities: Delegate from Swarthmore College chapter in 2007. President of Swarthmore College Sigma Xi chapter, summer 2008-summer 2010.

Biographical Information: B.A. from Reed College, 1988. PhD from Brown University, 1995. Faculty member at Swarthmore College, 1997-present.