PRESIDENT S LETTER. The Newsletter of the North Carolina Academy of Science, Inc. Spring 2004

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1 The North Carolina Scientist The Newsletter of the North Carolina Academy of Science, Inc. Spring 2004 PRESIDENT S LETTER The North Carolina Academy of Science has a long and distinguished history representing the sciences in North Carolina, but we cannot rest on the past record. The past few years have seen a decline in the membership and particularly a loss of support from several important sectors. I believe that we must purposefully work to gain anew the support of all those in the scientific community who were once vitally involved in the NCAS if we are to truly claim to represent the sciences in North Carolina. Attendance at any of our recent meetings reveals that we no longer have the level of representation that we once had in the physical sciences. There are probably a lot of reasons for this change, but I do believe that we still need and can serve the disciplines of the geosciences, physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and similar areas. Paper sessions at our meetings in these and some other disciplines have dwindled substantially from their historical levels or even ceased to exist. Reversing this trend and rebuilding participation from these disciplines are among our greatest challenges. Recent years have seen less interest in the Academy by faculty and graduate students from North Carolina s research universities and less support from the non-academic sector in general. Each one of the current members should make it a personal responsibility to help recruit members and participation from those universities and from non-academic interests and institutions. At the same time that we have seen less active involvement by senior scientists, both academic and non-academic, we have experienced exceptional growth in undergraduate participation. I think we should be especially proud of our success in providing an excellent venue for undergraduates to present their research. Our annual meeting has evolved into a showcase of the best work that is being accomplished by undergraduate students in the colleges and universities in North Carolina. I want every member to recognize and thank the individuals representing the Academy as officers, board members, and committee persons. These individuals unselfishly and diligently give of their time to conduct the work of the Academy. I am proud to serve with them. At the same time, I want to encourage others to volunteer their time and energy in service to the Academy. I can assure you that the experience will be personally rewarding. Please contact me or any other official of the Academy to convey your ideas and to join with us in helping to develop the future of the NCAS. There are a number of new initiatives that will require leadership and assistance. Members must be aware that most of our activities and announcements are now posted electronically via , rather than by postal mailings. I am humbled and honored to serve the North Carolina Academy of Science and its members as the new President. I will do my best to represent the Academy to the public and to oversee its internal affairs during 2004/2005. I am looking forward to an exciting year. Let s work together to have a great year! Michael J. Baranski President

2 North Carolina Academy of Science 101 st Annual Meeting CATAWBA College, March26-28, 2004 The 101 st Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Academy of Science was a very successful event. Here are a few selected pictures to share with our members who were not able to attend. The registration booths for the Senior and the Collegiate Academy Sale of tee-shirt by the Catawba College Tri-Beta club

3 We had a wonderful attendance at the poster sessions where 33 posters were presented. Select interaction between Academy Members in a collegial atmosphere.

4 During the Friday night plenary session, Kenneth Lohman, Hoggard Distinguished Professor of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill, gave us a seminar on his latest research on the Orientation and open-ocean navigation in sea turtles. Openings remarks were given by Catawba College administrative representatives and the Academy President.

5 The banquet luncheon on Saturday, March 27.

6 The award Ceremony for the Collegiate Academy

7 AWARD WINNERS 1) Posters Name Session Institution Ashley Wilson Cell/Development Davidson College Kelly Robinson Health science Gardner Webb College Matt Clement Chemistry Gardner Webb College David Pinston Chemistry Catawba College Morgan Check Ecology Davidson College 2) Oral Presentations Name Session Institution Nikki Landry Ecology I NC Wesleyan College Danielle Mora Ecology I Lenoir-Rhyne College Melanie Hoskins Zoology I Meredith College Sarah Leavitt Zoology I Warren Wilson College Susana Moon Molecular Biology Lenoir-Rhyne College Steven Newton Molecular Biology Catawba College Rachel McCord Cell/Development I Davidson College Danielle Choi Cell/Development I Davidson College Rebecca Thomason Cell/Development I Davidson College Ross Penland Ecology II Lenoir-Rhyne College Ashley Wilhelm Ecology II Catawba College David Burman Ecology II Catawba College A. Cameron Bingham Chemistry Warren Wilson College Elliot Keller Chemistry Catawba College Jake Saunders Cell/Development II Lenoir-Rhyne College William Wood Cell/Development II Davidson College Winona Poulton Cell/Development II Davidson College Anna Halligan Environment Warren Wilson College Krista Yantis Environment Catawba College John Sandman Behavior/ Science Ed Catawba College

8 BOARD MEMBERS AND ACADEMY OFFICIALS Education Committee Chairperson Dr. Janice C Swab Meredith College Dept Biology/Health Sci 3800 Hillsborough St Raleigh NC Ph: Fx: swabj@meredith.edu President Dr. Michael J Baranski Catawba College Dept Biology 2300 W Innes St Salisbury NC Ph Fx mbaransk@catawba.edu Vice President Dr. Julius L. Harp NC A&T State University Dept Chemistry President-elect Dr. Gregory P. Copenhaver UNC-Chapel Hill Immediate Past President Dr. John C Clamp North Carolina Central Univ Dept Biology 1801 Fayetteville St Durham NC Ph: Fx: jclamp@wpo.nccu.edu Executive Secretary Dr. Gerhard W Kalmus East Carolina University Dept Biology 1000 E 5 th St Greenville NC Ph: Fx: kalmusg@mail.ecu.edu Secretary Dr. Lisa Kelly UNC--Pembroke Dept Biology PO Box 1510 Pembroke NC Ph: Fx: lisa.kelly@uncp.edu Treasurer Dr. Alan Goble Bennett College Dept Psychology 900 E Washington St Box 23 Greensboro NC Ph: Fx: goble@bennett.edu Elected Member 2005 Dr. Edward F Menhinick UNC-Charlotte Dept Biology 9201 University City Blvd Charlotte NC Ph: efmenhin@ .uncc.edu Elected Member 2006 Dr. Karen M McDougal Lenoir-Rhyne College Dept Biology Box 7406 Hickory NC Ph: Fx: mcdougalk@lrc.edu Elected Member 2007 Dr. Anthony Capehart East Carolina University Dept Biology 1000 E 5th St Greenville NC Ph: Fx: capeharta@mail.ecu.edu Finance Committee Chairperson Dr. David Webster UNC-Wilmington Dept Biological Sciences 601 S College Rd Wilmington NC Ph: Fx: webste@uncwil.edu Membership Committee Chairperson Dr. John C Clamp North Carolina Central Univ Dept Biology 1801 Fayetteville St Durham NC Ph: Fx: jclamp@wpo.nccu.edu Publications Committee Chairperson Dr. Jean-Luc Scemama East Carolina University Dept Biology 1000 E 5th St Greenville NC Ph: Fx: scemamaj@mail.ecu.edu Steering Committee Chairpeson Dr. Larry Cahoon UNC-Wilmington Dept Biological Sciences 601 S College Rd Wilmington NC cahoon@uncwil.edu Collegiate Academy Director Dr. Karen Guzman Campbell University Dept Biology PO Box 308 Buies Creek NC Ph: Fx: guzman@camel.campbell.edu Collegiate Academy President Mr. Lance Lucas Gardner-Webb College Speaker s Bureau Dr. Lisa A Bonner Peace College Dept Biology 15 E Peace St Raleigh NC Ph: Fx: lbonner@peace.edu Student Academy Director Dr. Steve Warshaw Journal Editor Dr. Frank J Schwartz UNC Institute Marine Sciences 3431 Arendell St Morehead City NC Ph: x139 Fx: Academy Office Dr. Susan Stephenson North Carolina Academy of Science Meredith College Dept Biology/Health Sciences 3800 Hillsborough St Raleigh NC Ph: Fx: sstephen2@aol.com