Georgia Academy of Science
Plenary Session
Georgia Regents University
29 March 2014
1.
Call to Order
The session was called to order by President Richard Schmude, Jr. at 1:00 PM. Thanks were
offered to Georgia Regents University and the Local Organizing Committee.
2.
Treasurer’s report
The treasurer reported on the finances and membership totals for the year, noting that paid
membership was about the same as last year. Treasurer stated a need for increasing
membership to sponsor the Academy Journal. He stated that affiliate memberships might
be a good manner to accomplish this.
3.
Secretary’s Report
The minutes of the previous plenary were presented and approved. Resolutions of
appreciation were presented and approved. Resolutions are attached to the end of this
document. Names of elected officers are attached to the end of this document.
4.
General Election Results
General Elections for the Academy Officers were not required this year, as the currently
serving treasurer and secretary elected to extend their terms and Officers-elect were selected
last year.
Academy President-elect:
Shane Webb
University of North Georgia
Academy Vice-President elect:
Susan Kirkpatrick Smith
Kennesaw State University
Councilor-at-Large
Sandra Rucker
Clark Atlanta University
Ballot Results for Sections - 2014
Sec 1 - Biological Sciences - No elections were held
Sec 2 - Chemistry
Chair - Term not expired
Secretary-Dr. D. W. Holley
Councilor-Dr. S. Abegaz
Sec 3 – Earth Sciences
Chair-Dr. Sam Mutiti
Secretary-Dr. Grant Boardman
Councilor-Dr. Al Mead
Sec 4- Math, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering and Technology
Chair - Term not expired
Secretary- Term not expired
Councilor- Javier Hasbun
Sec 5 – Biomedical Sciences
Chair – Godwin Ananaba co-chair with Seyed
Secretary- Mark Graves
Councilor- Bob McDonough
Sec 6 – Philosophy and History of Science - All officers extended through 2015; will hold
elections next year.
Sec 7- Science Education
Chair- Term not expired
Secretary- Term not expired
Councilor- Peter Roessle
Sec 8 - Anthropology
Chair- Term not expired
Secretary- Terry Powis
Councilor- Jared Wood
Student Presentation Awards
Poster Session Awardees:
Poster 5: Population Densities of Various Wildlife Species on Cowden Plantation – Saul
Group
Poster 8: Design and Development of an Inexpensive Multipurpose Underwater Sensor
Using Aduino – Bates and Hauger Group
Poster 20: Multi-Year Investigation of a Tutle community in a Northwest Georgia Lake and
Wetland Prior to Restoration – Crispian Shelton
Section 1: Biological Sciences
Undergraduate: Joshua McCausland
Graduate: N/A
Section 2: Chemistry
No awards were made
Section 3: Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Undergraduate: Megan Corley
Graduate: Sarah Hazzard
Section 4 – Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering and Technology
Undergraduate: Chris Cutler and Austin Kerlin
Graduate: N/A
Section 5 – Biomedical Sciences
Undergraduate: Whitney Marcus
Graduate: Danielle McKeithen
Section 6 – Philosophy and History of Science
No awards were made
Section 7 – Science Education
Undergraduate: Amanda Mashburn
Graduate: Brian Brodsky
Section 8: Anthropology
Undergraduate: Anthony Chieffo and Ashley Estep
Graduate: N/A
6.
Business
a. Georgia College and State University tentatively slated as the venue for next year’s
conference.
b. Discussion of affiliate memberships centered on how it was to be done. On-line journal
option was brought up.
c. Motion to put together a committee to study how to implement Academy Improvement
Committee. The President will address this at the next council meeting.
7.
Resolutions
Resolutions of appreciation from the Georgia Academy of Science were presented and
reviewed. The text of the resolutions is appended below.
RESOLUTIONS
Approved by the General Membership of
The Georgia Academy of Science
At the Plenary Session
29 March 2014
Georgia Regents University
Whereas Georgia Regents University has hosted an excellent Ninety-First Annual
Meeting of the Georgia Academy of Science, in an efficient and gracious manner, and
whereas Academy members and visitors were made to feel welcome on the Summerville
campus with symposia and receptions, be it therefore resolved that the membership of the
Academy expresses its appreciation to President Ricardo Azziz, as well as the faculty and
staff of Georgia Regents University, and directs that this resolution be conveyed to them and
permanently entered into the minutes of the Georgia Academy of Science.
Whereas the Local Arrangements Committee chaired by Andy Hauger, the
Technical Program Chair, Barry Hojjatie, and the dedicated staff, students, and
volunteers of Georgia Regents University, have organized and operated in an efficient
and outstanding manner the Ninety-First Annual Meeting of the Georgia Academy of
Science, and whereas they have arranged for an excellent Academy luncheon and Reception,
and whereas they have ensured that all members of the Academy were well accommodated
in their professional pursuits, be it resolved that the membership expresses its appreciation
to the aforementioned persons and that these words of appreciation be entered into the
minutes of the Georgia Academy of Science.
Whereas Jim Nienow has provided excellent service to the Academy diligently and
successfully in his capacity as Academy Treasurer in overseeing the budget and maintaining
membership lists and whereas he has provided the Academy with outstanding leadership in
reporting these items to the Council and the membership, be it therefore resolved that he be
formally recognized for these efforts by the membership and that these words be
permanently entered into the minutes of the Georgia Academy of Science.
Whereas John Aliff has served the Academy diligently and successfully in his
continuing capacity as Editor-in-Chief of the Georgia Journal of Science and whereas he has
provided the Academy with outstanding leadership in the areas of juried manuscript review,
breadth of topic coverage and publishing expertise, be it therefore resolved that he be
formally recognized for these efforts by the membership and that these words be
permanently entered into the minutes of the Georgia Academy of Science.
Whereas Dr. John Mateja from Murray State University, has given an excellent
plenary address, be it resolved that the membership expresses its deepest appreciation and
that these words of appreciation be entered into the minutes of the Georgia Academy of
Science.
Whereas Dr. Hong Qin from Spelman College, has given an excellent address to the
Biology section, be it resolved that the membership expresses its deepest appreciation and
that these words of appreciation be entered into the minutes of the Georgia Academy of
Science.
8.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:52 PM.