On May 5th, a virtual ceremony was held to install the new Sigma Xi chapter at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. The ceremony was presided over by Sigma Xi's Immediate Past-President, Sonya Smith. It was a celebration of the new chapter's officers, members, and commitment to growth and advancement of the university's research enterprise.Aaron Putzke, a professor in the biology department at Whitworth, leads the 10 founding members of the new chapter-faculty hailing from disciplines that include biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, psychology, communications, English, and education. In establishing the new chapter, the founders presented a three-year plan that includes recurring meetings, sponsorship initiatives, outreach, promotional events, and a STEAM Cafe lecture series.
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