2004-2005 Chapter Outstanding Diversity Program Awards

Diversity Program Awards are presented to chapters that have organized outstanding programs that promote diversity within the science, engineering and research communities.

The Greater Des Moines Area Chapter, in partnership with the Des Moines University Department of Microbiology and the Multicultural Educational Programs, has created The George Washington Carver Academy of Science. This is a fun, structured and hands-on program for low-income and multicultural pre-college students to learn about science and explore careers in health-related fields. During the school year, students come to the university once a month to participate in lectures, discussions and laboratory sessions. Most of the presenting faculty are Sigma Xi members, and Des Moines University Medical students act as facilitators and mentors.