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The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.
The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.
At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.
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We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.
We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.
For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.
Fall 2019 Activities
Seminar of Behavioral Ecology
From Behavior to Biophysics: What Magnetic Sensing in Homing Mice Reveal About Spatial Ecology in Mammals
Community Science Outreach: Science Fair Readiness Festival
Broward County Libraries, Coral Springs, FL
Members of our chapter leading an interactive exhibit on electricity for children and their families in Broward County, Florida.
Spring 2019 Activities
Sponsored and Co-Sponsored by the Barry University Chapter of Sigma XI
During our spring 2019 ceremony, we inducted nine new members, promoted one member, recognized our graduates and celebrated the life and contributions of a colleague and founding chapter member.
Dr. Anthony Oliva
Senior Scientist
Longeveron, LLC
"Treating Aging-Related Disorders Using Regenerative Medicine"
Spring 2019 inductees and promoted member getting ready to recite the Sigma Xi pledge: (from left) Ms. Amanda Escalera-Torres, Mr. Adrian Almeida, Ms. Sabrina Rodriguez, Dr. Poincyane Assis-Nascimento, Ms. Angela Duff, Ms. Elizabeth Schabot, Ms. Samantha Britz, Ms. Lilyveth Mesa, Dr. Dominick Casciato (DPM, 2019). Not pictured: Mr. Jeremiah Paul.
Dear colleague and founding chapter member honored with an award in her memory. Pictured from left to right: The 2019 recipient of the Dr. Teresa Petrino-Lin Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Presentation, junior Biology major Adrian Almeida (left), with members of Dr. Petrino-Lin’s family.
Some of our newly inducted and current student members.
Science Communication Workshop: Talk Science to Me.
Seniors Llona Kavege and Karla Rivera led an interactive session on science communication tips for different audiences.
Science and Math Under the Stars. A fun and engaging educational experience for 4th and 5th graders and their parents with exhibits by faculty members and students from the Departments of Biology, Physical Sciences, Math & Computer Science, and the School of Education as well as students from the Minority Association of Pre-health Students (MAPS), Chemistry Club and Astronomy, Math and Physics (AMP) Club, including current and nominated chapter members.
Barry faculty and students who participated in the event.
Parents, students and teachers at North Miami Elementary joining in on the fun.
Students from the Department of Biology, including current and newly nominated members of our Sigma Xi chapter, facilitated hands-on activities to teach children and their families about brain cells as part of the larger sponsored Annual Brain Fair for Kids in Miami, FL organized by the Miller School of Medicine with funding from sponsors such as the Society for Neuroscience.
Summer Research Internship Informational Session.
At the beginning of the school year, our Associate Member Engagement Committee organized and led an informational session on preparing effective summer internship applications.
Fall 2018 Activities
Sponsored and Co-Sponsored by the Barry University Chapter of Sigma XI
Kyle Smith, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering
"Can Battery Materials Make Seawater Drinkable? Expanding the Borders of Desalination Technology"
Co-sponsored by the National Institutes of Health-Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (NIH-RISE).
Lisan Smith, PhD
Former Technology Manager
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Office of Technology Management
"My Intellect, My Property, Right? Maybe…: A Practical Guide to Tech Transfer and Intellectual Property"
Co-sponsored by the National Institutes of Health-Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (NIH-RISE).
"Research 101: An Introduction to Research"
Our student members Jocelyn Baquier, Llona Kavege, and Karla Rivera organized this event and along with the following faculty members, shared their research journeys including what inspired them to start research, how they actually approached getting started, as well as their current research interests:
April, 2018
Barry University’s Chapter of Sigma Xi, The National Research Honor Society celebrates its 20th anniversary this academic year. The Barry University chapter was organized by Dr. Allen Sanborn, Professor of Biology in 1998 at the request of Sr. John Karen Frei, though the organization itself dates back to 1886 when it was founded at Cornell University. Upon reflecting on this 20th-year milestone, Dr. Sanborn had this to say: “It has been rewarding to see the continued evolution and success of the Barry University Chapter. Election to Sigma Xi is an honor for any researcher and the Barry chapter has recognized the beginning of so many significant careers in scientific research that started right here at Barry. Organizations like Sigma Xi are critically important for the advancement of scientific research because of the platform it provides for the exchange of ideas and student development.”
Since the induction of its first 30 members in April 1998, the Barry chapter has inducted 181 members: faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students in the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Education. Many of the student inductees of the Barry chapter have gone on to have impressive careers in research as master’s and PhD-level professionals.
The Barry chapter of Sigma Xi has a series of events planned this academic year, culminating in its 20th anniversary induction ceremony in April, 2018
April 3, 2013
Our chapter inducted seven new student members: Launie Bruno (Math, NIH-MARC), Sue-Ann Flores (Chemistry, NIH-RISE), Talia Guardia (Biology, NIH-RISE), Nicole Hope Lopez (Biology, NIH-MARC), Andrea Tirado (Psychology, NIH-MARC), Marcela M. Toro (Biology), and Anna-Marie Karen Weed (Chemistry). Congratulations to all!
May 3, 2012
Undergraduate psychology major Kendall Sealy won the Barry University Sigma Xi Award for the outstanding Barry University student presentation at the recent 76th Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences at University of South Florida on March 16, 2012. He was one of nearly two dozen Barry student authors listed among the meeting abstracts. He also won recognition by the Academy for the outstanding presentation by an undergraduate in the FAS Social Sciences Section. Dr. Gilbert Ellis (President) and Dr. Linda Peterson (Charter Member) represented the Barry Sigma Xi chapter in presenting the award to Kendall. Also on hand to present the award were his mentor and coauthor, Dr. Guillermo Wated, and Dr. Michael DeDonno, FAS section chair for the social sciences.
