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For Immediate Release

Edited by: Nancy A. Bremer, University Relations and Communications, 260-481-6808

Media contact: Michelle Drouin, assistant professor of psychology and president of IPFW Sigma Xi

Science CafÉ Series Continues November 2

(Fort Wayne, October 29, 2009) -- Science Café, sponsored by the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Chapter of Sigma Xi, presents Chair and Associate Professor of Physics Mark Masters and “The Game of Science,” Monday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Firefly Coffee House, 3523 N. Anthony Blvd. Masters will lead a brief activity on the nature of science investigation in which people of all backgrounds can participate. The rest of the hour will be for questions and group discussion. This is a free event and the public is welcome to attend. No science background is assumed or required.

Sigma Xi is an international, multidisciplinary research honor society whose programs and activities promote the health of the scientific enterprise and honor scientific achievement. Many of their local events and presentations are open to the general public. The society publishes the award-winning American Scientist magazine, awards hundreds of grants annually to promising student researchers, and sponsors a variety of programs that serve science and society. Primary programmatic interests include research ethics, science and engineering education, the public understanding of science, international research networking, and the overall health of the research enterprise.

For more information, contact Michelle Drouin, assistant professor of psychology and president of IPFW Sigma Xi, drouinm@ipfw.edu, or go to www.ipfw.edu/sigmaxi.

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