Sigma Theta Tau - Alpha Iota Chapter, 915 North Hitt Street, Columbia, MO (2026)

03/13/2026

Last week, we hosted our annual Spring Membership Meeting, where members came together to share a meal and hear an informative presentation on end-of-life care from Monica Korba.

02/23/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Sue Yun Fowler! 🌟
Please join us in celebrating Sue Yun Fowler, Assistant Teaching Professor and Roxanne W. McDaniel Faculty Fellow, on her new leadership role as Regional Coordinator for the North America Region 5 with Sigma Theta Tau International! 🎉
In this important position, Fowler will:
• Mentor, educate, and support chapter leaders
• Foster collaboration and connection across chapters
• Highlight and celebrate chapter achievements
• Guide strategic planning and help chapters strengthen their impact
• Provide expert insight as chapters navigate day‑to‑day challenges

Fowler’s leadership philosophy shines through in her Meet the Candidates statement, where she emphasizes the power of communication, connection, and collective wisdom to help chapters thrive together.

We are incredibly proud of Dr. Fowler’s continued commitment to advancing nursing leadership and supporting Sigma chapters across the region.

📸 Featured here is Dr. Fowler with Dr. Karen Gorton, Sigma’s President-Elect (2027–2029).

Congratulations, Sue — your Sigma family and SSON community are cheering you on!

02/16/2026

We want to celebrate our Sigma members who are growing the science of nursing education! They did a great job representing Sigma Nursing and MU University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing at the AACN conference in Anaheim, CA in December 2025!

📌 Ulbrich, S. L. & Anderson, E. A. (2025). Reimagining Assessment: Evolving Exams for a Practice-Ready Future [Poster Presentation]. AACN Transform 2025 Conference, Anaheim, CA. December 4–6, 2025.
📌 Heyen, H. & Ulbrich, S. L. (2025). Focusing on Evidence and the Essentials: Creating Excellence in Curriculum Design [Conference session]. AACN Transform 2025 Conference, Anaheim, CA. December 4–6, 2025.
📌 Beach, E., & Ulbrich, S. L. (2025). Formative Simulation Circuits to Promote Practice-Readiness: Low Stakes, Hands On, and Highly Recommended [Poster Presentation]. AACN Transform 2025 Conference, Anaheim, CA. December 4–6, 2025.

12/15/2025

📢 Applications Now Open!
The Alpha Iota Chapter of Sigma is accepting applications for:
✅ Alpha Iota Sigma Research Grant
✅ Evidence-Based Practice/Performance Improvement Project Grant
Deadline: March 2, 2026, by 5:00 PM CST
Eligibility:
✔ Active Sigma – Alpha Iota Chapter member
✔ Enrolled in or completed a master’s/doctoral program
✔ Ready to implement your research/project upon funding
✔ Complete within one year and present findings at a chapter meeting
Application Includes:

Signed application form (students need advisor signature)
Proposal (Research: R03 format | EBP: ≤12 pages)

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance nursing scholarship and practice!
📅 Apply by March 2, 2026

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915 North Hitt Street
Columbia, MO
65212

Website

https://nursing.missouri.edu/for-students/clubs-organizations/sigma-theta-tau/

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