Western Carolina University - Sigma Xi Chapter

04/09/2021

Join Us this Tuesday April 13th @ 6 pm for a Virtual Science Cafe Featuring Associate Professor Amy Fagan (Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources - WCU)

Zoom Link: https://wcu.zoom.us/j/81421578522?pwd=eVdOZmZ4Q0ZOT2xGN1RvUDU1bUY4QT09
Meeting ID: 814 2157 8522
For Password: contact [email protected] with name and organization

05/02/2018

Hi Everyone, There will be a Science Cafe tonight at 6 pm at Madd Batter in Beautiful Downtown Sylva. Hope to see you there!

05/02/2018

03/05/2018

Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) applications are due March 15th, see

Grants-in-Aid of Research Program Application Deadlines: March 15 and October 1 annually. The Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program has provided undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences since 1922. By encouraging close working relationships between studen...

03/01/2018

Thanks to Jim for a fantastic Science Cafe Talk last night!

02/26/2018

Science Cafe is this Wednesday at 6 pm at Madd Batter

09/20/2017

Science Cafe is tonight at 6 pm at Madd Batter !

05/12/2017

The Sigma Xi Symposium on Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate and Health and student research showcase will be Nov 10-11 at Raleigh Convention Center.

04/25/2017

http://news-prod.wcu.edu/2017/04/wcu-astronomer-host-april-25-program-upcoming-total-solar-eclipse/

A total solar eclipse will darken the skies over a slice of Western North Carolina in August, and Enrique Gomez, associate professor of astronomy and physics at Western Carolina University, is planning a presentation to help the public understand the celestial phenomenon.

04/25/2017

Enrique Gomez speaks today on The Great American Eclipse!

The Great American Eclipse of 2017
What to expect and how to experience it.

Tue Apr 25 2017 at 5:30pm
UC Theater.

Organization: CHEMISTRY & PHYSICS DEPT

Description:
Dr. Enrique Gómez from the Chemistry and Physics department will talk about the total solar eclipse that will be viewed from Cullowhee on August 21st of 2017. This will be the first total solar eclipse across the Continental U.S. since 1979, and the WCU Cullowhee campus will be on the path of totality. Dr. Gómez I will explain the peculiarities of solar eclipses of the Earth-Moon system, geometric and atmospheric effects that can be expected during this event, and observing techniques for a memorable experience as well as safe viewing.

03/29/2017

Don't miss the 2017 RASC. Faculty panel discussion is at 4pm "Inspiring Inquiry: Altnerative ways of knowing and doing" and the Keynote talk at 5 pm by Ms Marie Cochran "When There's More to the Story: Affrilachia and Beyond". Both at the Ramsey Center

02/22/2017

Science Cafe today!!!!