Sigma Xi
About Sigma Xi
Celebrating scientific success.
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, is an international, private, non-profit, and multidisciplinary research society whose programs and activities promote the health of the scientific enterprise and honor scientific achievement. The Purdue Fort Wayne chapter of Sigma Xi promotes and honors research successes on campus through member-oriented events and presentations. Purdue Fort Wayne Sigma Xi also distributes annual faculty awards to celebrate profound achievements in research and science education.
Our Leadership
Meet the team.
The following is a list of the current and former chapter officers of Purdue Fort Wayne Sigma Xi. Our officers play a vital role in upholding the society's dedication to research while handling local events and presentations, distributing awards, and more.
- Bin Chen, President
- Chao Chen, Former President, 2023–2025
- Dong Chen, Former President, 2022–2023
- Alessandro Selvitella, Former President, 2021–2022
- Peter Dragnev, Treasurer
- Donald Mueller, Jr., Secretary
Research-focused events.
Looking to learn more about our chapter? Join Purdue Fort Wayne Sigma Xi at a variety of campus-wide events, including PFW's Student Research Symposium—open to interested students, faculty, and community members.
2025 Faculty Award Winners
Recognizing achievement.
- Claudio Freitas, ETCS, Teacher of the Year
- David Liu, ETCS, Researcher of the Year
Archive
Faculty awards.
Listed below are the previous recipients of faculty awards.
2024
- Bin Chen, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
2023
- Fawad Niazi, Civil Engineering, Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Jordan Marshall, Biology, Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2022
- Chao Chen, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
2021
- Tu Ngoc Nguyen, Computer Science, Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Rebecca Essig, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
- Naomi Gurevich, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2020
- Alessandro Selvitella, Mathematical Sciences, Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Dan Yorgov, Mathematical Sciences, Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2019
- Shannon Bischoff, English and Linguistics, Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Zesheng Chen, Computer Science, Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2018
- Zesheng Chen, Computer Science, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Zhuming Bi, Mechanical Engineering, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2017
- Jeff Anderson, Mathematical Sciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Dong Chen, Engineering, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2016
- John Licato, Computer Science, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Yuan Zhang, Mathematical Sciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
2015
- Steve Stevenson, Chemistry, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Chao Chen, Engineering, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
- Mark Jordan, Biology, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2014
- Jin Soung Yoo, Computer Science, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Zhuming Bi, Engineering, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Don Mueller, Engineering, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2013
- Bongsu Kang, Engineering, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Betsy Berry, Mathematical Sciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2012
- Dong Chen, Engineering, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Yvonne Zubovic, Mathematical Sciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2011
- Abdullah Eroglu, Engineering, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Lesa Rae Vartanian, Psychology, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2010
- Richard Sutter, Anthropology, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Suleiman Ashur, Engineering, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2009
- Mark Masters, Physics, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Beomjin Kim, Computer Science, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2008
- Michelle Drouin, Psychology, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2007
- Adam Coffman, Mathematical Sciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Ahmed Mustafa, Biology, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2006
- Bob Visalli, Biology, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Michael Columbia, Chemistry, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2005
- Desiderio Vasquez, Physics, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Bob Gillespie, Biology, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2004
- Beomjin Kim, Computer Science, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Shree Dhawale, Biology, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2003
- Jay Jackson, Psychology, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Hosni Abu-Mulaweh, Engineering, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2002
- Peter Dragnev, Mathematical Sciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Lesa Rae Vartanian, Psychology, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2001
- Richard Sutter, Anthropology, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Dan Coroian, Mathematical Sciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
2000
- Yifei Pan, Mathematical Sciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Peter Hamburger, Mathematical Sciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
1999
- Elaine Blakemore, Psychology, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
1998
- George Mourad, Biology, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Mohammad Alam, Engineering, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
1997
- Carl Drummond, Geosciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Mark Masters, Physics, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
1996
- Mohammad Alam, Engineering, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Elliot Blumenthal, Biology, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Doug Weakley, Mathematical Sciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
1995
- Peter Hamburger, Mathematical Sciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
1994
- Ron Friedman, Chemistry, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Jeffrey Wilson, Psychology, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
1993
- Shree Dhawale, Biology, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
1992
- James Farlow, Geosciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
1990
- Frank Paladino, Biology, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
- Lowell Beineke, Mathematical Sciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
1988
- David Maloney, Physics, IPFW Sigma Xi Science Teacher of the Year
1986
- James Farlow, Geosciences, IPFW Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year
Archive
Student awards.
Listed below are the previous recipients of student awards.
2024 Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Israt Mishu, Biology, Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation
- Mick Stewart, Mechanical Engineering, Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
- Marissa Van De Wag, CSD, Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
- Eric Bradshaw, Jacob Ridenour, Austin Shutt, Blake Cavender, Yahsi Yadav, and Treyton Perkins, Computer Science, Best Team Poster Presentation
2023 Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Jacob Bushur, Computer Engineering, Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation
- Haley Crouch, Psychology, Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
- Taylor Norman and Brayden Langdon, Psychology, Best Team Poster Presentation
2022 Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Karman Veliyev, Systems Engineering, Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation
- Varun Shenoy, Biology, Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
- Haley Crouch and Mimi Aretha Ahiakwo, Psychology, Best Team Poster Presentation
2019 Fort Wayne Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Aparna Biswas, Biology, Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation
- Sydney Ostentoski, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
- Douglas Eicher, Andrew Shields, Zachary Curtis, and Taylor Hartman, Civil Engineering, Best Team Poster Presentation
2018 IPFW Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Shailesh Raj Acharya, Biology, Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation
- Tianna Schuerman, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
- Nicholas Yergens and Jedidiah Davis, Psychology, Best Team Poster Presentation
2017 IPFW Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Jinlong Han, Biology, Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation
- Benjamin Burris, Chemistry, Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
- Lauren Hoffmann and Emma Zolman, Biology, Best Team Poster Presentation
2016 IPFW Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Kumud Joshi, Biology, Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation
- Michael Stoller, Geosciences, Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
- Jordan Brown, Gladys Calderon, and Elisa Hernandez, Psychology, Best Team Poster Presentation
2015 IPFW Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Lindsey Rife, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation
- David Kimmey, Computer Science, Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
- Gracee Fyfe and Samantha Anderson, Psychology, Best Team Poster Presentation
2014 IPFW Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Christopher Watkins, Physics, Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation
- Christopher Culkin, Biology, Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
- Elizabeth Phillips, Hina Batool, Manaal Sajid, and Ashlin Long, Psychology, Best Team Poster Presentation
2013 IPFW Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Ali Okihiro, Biology, Best Graduate Student Poster Presentation
- Micah Rapp, Biology, Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
- 2014 IPFW Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
2012 IPFW Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Amanda Sauders, Chemistry, First Place
- David Clendenen, Electrical Engineering, Second Place
- Josiah Gerber, Biology, Third Place
2011 IPFW Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Julie Crosby, Biology, First Place
- Jaclyn Nguyen, Biology, Second Place
- Christopher Woodley, Biology, Third Place
2010 IPFW Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- K. Ann Hunt, Biology, First Place
- Andrew Marcum, Engineering, Second Place
- Rachel Thomas, Psychology, Third Place
2009 IPFW Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Ashley Day, Psychology, First Place
- Sara Miller, Biology, Second Place
- Jacquelyn Knepper, Biology, Third Place
2008 IPFW Sigma Xi Student Research Competition
- Brian Putman, Biology, First Place
- Misty Wolfe, Anthropology, Second Place
- Kristine Palmer, Biology, Third Place
Nomination Forms
Nomination Forms
2025 Teacher of the Year Award Nomination Form
2025 Researcher of the Year Award Nomination Form