Evolution & Religious Responses
Cosponsored by Sigma XI, The Scientific Research Society, and the Cathedral Church of St. Paul
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
4:30-7 pm
Barth Hall at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul
4800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit

A symposium presenting the standard model of evolutionary science with positive and negative religious responses. Join us as we explore Darwinian science, the modern physical scientist’s view of the universe, a literal view of the Biblical creation account and how to embrace certain elements of evolution from a religious perspective. Presenters will respond to each other, and there will be a time for questions following the presentations. Light refreshments will be served.

Presenters
• The Very Rev’d Stephen H. Bancroft, Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul
• Dr. William S. Moore, Professor of Biological Sciences, Wayne State University
• Dr. William T. Pelletier, Mathematician, EDS
• Dr. Alvin M. Saperstein, Professor of Physics, Wayne State University

Simulation Technology & Its Emerging Role in Medical Education
Saturday, May 6, 2006
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Troy Management Center
Troy, Michigan

Sponsored by the Wayne State University school of medicine’s Continuing Medical Education department, and presented by the Southeast Michigan Center for Medical Education, this one-day symposium will look at the emerging role of simulation technology in medical education. Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

- Define simulation technology and describe its current rolein medical education both nationally and locally.

- Describe what medical educators can learn from theaviation industry.

- Discuss what medical educators can expect to see in the future including the next generation simulators, biomedical sensors, integrated micro-systems, etc.

- Discuss the nuts and bolts of setting up a simulation center: challenges, pitfalls, and success stories.

- Identify some common curriculum and assessment strategies for effective simulation training.

Plenary sessions by regional and national faculty, specialty specific workshops, and hands-on demonstrations will combine to engage participants to learn more about this expanding new technology.

For more information, download the Symposium guidelines at http://www.research.wayne.edu/events/Simulation_Brochure.pdf

Call for Posters: Promoting the Well-Being of Children and Youth in Urban America: Best Practices to Next Practices
September 28-29, 2006

On September 28 and 29 of 2006, the Wayne State University Children’s Bridge and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan will present a children’s conference entitled, “Promoting the Well-Being of Children and Youth in Urban America: Best Practices to Next Practices.”

This interactive conference will focus on evidence-based interventions for improving the health, education and development of urban children and their families. National leaders will present strategies for translating program ideas into practice, methods for measuring and demonstrating program effectiveness, and strategies for locating and securing funding.

Successful programs in four areas will be presented during concurrent sessions: children at risk; language and learning; health and health disparities; violence, abuse and trauma. Researchers, clinicians, educators, students, policy makers and community representatives will exchange information on best practices for promoting the health, education and development of urban children and next practices for disseminating program models. Participants will address the many interrelated challenges in developing and implementing successful programs that benefit urban children and families.

Posters highlighting evidence-based interventions are invited for the September 28 afternoon session, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Posters should present original research related to the conference theme. The poster session will facilitate additional discussion among conference participants, including potential funders and policy makers.

Abstracts will be accepted online until April 15, 2006 at http://www.wsuchildren.wayne.edu. Abstract selections and notification will be made by May 30, 2006.

For more information or inquiries on submitting an abstract, call 313.577.3474.

Conference on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and End-of-Life (EOL) Care
May 19-21, 2006
Plymouth, MI

Registration at early-bird prices is now open for the conference entitled “New Beginnings in End-of-Life Care: Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies”, to be held this May 19-21, 2006 at The Inn at St. John in Plymouth, MI.

This conference is funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Department of Health and Human Services, and is sponsored by five leading Michigan Universities and Healthcare Systems. The conference features keynote speakers and breakout sessions, and registration includes all meals. The program will review leading-edge topics related to the practice of CAM modalities, current EOL care practices, CAM & EOL research, utilization, effectiveness, barriers, resources, and integration of CAM approaches to EOL care for patients and families. CME and CEU’s are available.

For details on the conference and how to register, go to http://www.eol.wayne.edu or http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=40183. For questions relating to registration, please call Charlotte Day at 313-916-8212 or email her at cday2@hfhs.org.

Science and Application of One-Dimensional Nanostructures
Thursday, May 4th, 2006
General Lecture Bldg.
Wayne State University

This symposium will present a cross section of cutting-edge nanoscience and nanoetechnology research. It will highlight new developments which impact both the basic science and technological applications of these novel systems.

For more information, download the conference registration at: http://www.research.wayne.edu/events/AVS_MI_2006_Spring_Symposium_Announcement.pdf

Sigma XI 2006 Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference
November 2 - 5, 2006

INNOVATION. INDUSTRY. INTER-DISCIPLINARY INVESTIGATION:
This year’s event in Detroit will emphasize all three, exploring fresh ideas across engineering and applied science. Green building. Alternative fuel sources. Nanotechnology. Successors to the carbon economy, to name just a few. If you have a scintillating science idea for an engaging research poster or a thought-provoking technical session to present, let your chapter know by April 15!

SUPER EVENT VENUE:
Sigma Xi is proud to host its next Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference in the General Motors Renaissance Center. It’s world headquarters for GM Corporation, housing a vehicle showroom with 35 production and vintage vehicles, along with video screens highlighting the company’s past and present. The RenCen is also home to Detroit’s 2006 Restaurant of the Year - Seldom Blues Jazz and Supper Club - offering continental cuisine with a French flair, in an elegant atmosphere of live jazz and spectacular panoramic views.

For more information, register for updates at: http://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings/annual/index.shtml