Sponsored by the Barry Chapter of Sigma XI
20TH Anniversary Celebration and Induction Ceremony
Members of the chapter gathered at our Induction ceremony and 20th anniversary celebration, spring 2018.
INDUCTION CEREMONY KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Mr. Andres Pena
Doctoral Candidate, Adaptive Neural Systems Laboratory
Biomedical Engineering Department
Florida International University
"The Bioethics of Implantable Biohybrid Systems"
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DNA DAY 2018 SEMINAR
Certified Genetic Counselor
Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation
Department of Human Genetics
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
"What is Genetic Counseling Anyway? Challenges, Research and Ethics"
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BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK 2018 SEMINAR
Associate Professor
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Department of Neurological Surgery
"Restoring Memory After Traumatic Brain Injury"
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DARWIN DAY 2018 SEMINAR
Research Assistant Professor
Director, UGalapagos Biology
University of Miami
Department of Biology
"Social Behavior, Ecology & Evolution in the Tropics"
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BRAIN FAIR FOR KIDS
Students from the Department of Biology, including recently admitted members of our Sigma Xi chapter, facilitated hands-on activities to teach children and their families about brain cells as part of the larger sponsored Annual Brain Fair for Kids in Miami, FL organized by the Miller School of Medicine with funding from sponsors such as the Society for Neuroscience in spring 2018.