Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society

REPORT OF CENTRAL COMMITTEE ON SEMI-CENTENNIAL PROGRAMAuthor(s): George Howard Parker, Edward Ellery, George B. Pegram, Willis Rodney Whitney,C. E. Davies and Floyd K. RichtmeyerSource: Sigma Xi Quarterly, Vol. 23, No. 1, SEMI-CENTENNIAL, ITHACA, JUNE, 1936 (March,1935), pp. 4-5Published by: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research SocietyStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/27824561 .

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REPORT OF CENTRAL COMMITTEE ON SEMI CENTENNIAL PROGRAM

Following is a composite of suggestions for the observance of the Semi

Centennial made by the members of the central committee, Professor Parker, Professor Pegram, Dr. Whitney, Mr. Davies, Dean Richtmyer, Secretary

Ellery.

1. Semi-Centennial Record and History.

It is agreed that a Record and History should be published uniform with

the Quarter Century Record and History issued in 1911; that the book should

contain a history of the Society, chapter histories, and list and record of

members and associates ; that there should be chapter, alphabetical and geo

graphical lists of members and associates; and that in addition members and

associates should be listed according to their field of work and their scientific

or other hobby.

2 The Program of the Semi-Centennial Celebration in Ithaca, June, 1936.

It is agreed that there be three sessions, an afternoon and evening session on one day and a morning session on the following day.

Program of the afternoon session, Friday, June 19 :

a. Greetings from the President of Cornell University. b. Response from the President of Sigma Xi.

c. A brief history of Sigma Xi.

d. Greetings from the universities and colleges where Sigma Xi is installed to be given by a representative of the educational institutions, empha

sizing the sort of service Sigma Xi can render the universities and

colleges in the years to come.

Program of the evening session, Friday, June 19 :

a. The Cornell Chapter invites delegates and guests to a complimentary dinner.

b. It is proposed that the dinner be followed by an address on the relation

of science to social development, analyzing the situation as it is today, and if there is something wrong in the adjustment, trying to find

whether the fault is with science or with the social organism, and

pointing the way out to be followed in the immediate future.

Program of the morning session, Saturday, June 20 :

Two addresses:

a. Accomplishments and the future of the physical and earth sciences, with

emphasis on applied science.

b. Accomplishments and the future of the biological sciences, with emphasis on pure science.

3. The Semi-Centennial Award for Research.

It is agreed that the award should be made for research in progress and

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REPORT OF SEMI-CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE 5

in support of such work; that the award be given to a young research worker

of promise?by young meaning under forty years of age; that for the semi

centennial year there be two awards of $1,000 each, one for a worker in the

fields of the physical and earth sciences, and one for a worker in the fields of

the biological sciences; that chapters nominate candidates before March, 1936; that a committee of award be appointed to make decision.

4. Citations for Meritorious Research Work.

It is agreed that citations be made for meritorious research work accom

plished; that one individual from each of the nine scientific fields whch Sigma Xi represents be selected for citation; that chapters be asked to nominate

candidates for citation, limiting nominees to scientists of the United States

and Canada, but that candidates not be limited to the locality of the chapter

making the nomination ; that the citations be engrossed on parchment. It is suggested that chapters of Sigma Xi be cited at the Semi-Centennial

for specific achievement in furthering the object of the Society, the promotion of research.

5. A Commemorative Tablet.

It is agreed that a . bronze tablet suitably inscribed be erected at Cornell in

the room where Sigma Xi was founded, commemorating the founding of the

Society and its Semi-Centennial.

6. Accommodations for Delegates and Guests.

It will be possible for delegates and guests to find accommodations for one

or two nights in the dormitories of the University at moderate rates. It is

thought possible also to arrange for meals on the campus, other than the

complimentary dinner proffered by the Cornell Chapter.

George Howard Parker, Chairman

Edward Ellery, Secretary George B. Pegram, Treasurer

Willis Rodney Whitney

C. E. Davies

Floyd K. Richtmeyer

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