July 10, 2018

The University of Michigan Chapter partnered with the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters at University of Michigan–Dearborn to host a symposium to discuss and educate the public about genetic testing and novel gene-editing techniques. The event’s emphasis was on CRISPR and the ethical dilemmas that may arise following its widespread application.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney Chapter hosted a Sigma Xi barbecue as well as a public panel discussion about climate change and its impact on severe weather, featuring Greg Forbes, severe weather expert from The Weather Channel.

The Barry University Chapter in Miami celebrated their 20th anniversary in the spring. 

New Chapters

Welcome to the following new Sigma Xi Chapters:

• Ferris State University Chapter in Big Rapids, Michigan
  
  
• University of South Florida Chapter in Tampa, Florida