May 03, 2023

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:

Jason Papagan
Manager of Communication
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society
jpapagan@sigmaxi.org

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – On April 27, 2023, Sigma Xi held the second annual Pariser Global Lectureship for Innovation in Physical Sciences at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). The lectureship reflects the legacy of pioneering chemist Dr. Rudolph Pariser and the creativity and research excellence exemplified throughout his life and career. Designed to connect chapters and members with thought leaders in science and engineering, the Pariser Global Lectureship recognizes researchers worldwide for their capacity to bridge the gap between basic and applied research for the betterment of humanity.

Hosted by the UNC chapter of Sigma Xi, the 2023 event treated members and guests to an evening of networking, hors d'oeuvres, chapter recognition, and compelling presentations. The evening’s featured speaker was Dr. Christopher Clemens, who serves as provost and Jaroslav Folda Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UNC. Dr. Clemens shared insight on his research with spectroscopy tools that measure the composition of rocks and other debris in planetary systems beyond our own.

Administered through the Sigma Xi Distinguished Lectureships program, the Pariser Global Lectureship is awarded by nomination or invitation annually. Lecturers may be invited by the Sigma Xi executive office, in consultation with the Committee on Lectureships, who will review nominations and make selections in consultation with the Pariser Family. Sigma Xi chapters worldwide are invited to serve as the host of future Pariser lectureships funded by the program’s endowment. Visit sigmaxi.org/pariser to learn more.