American Scientist Centennial
American Scientist has been delivering the world of discovery to its members for 100 years—a major milestone for any magazine. We're celebrating with classic articles, columns and book reviews; illustrations and covers; and commentary on the magazine through the years. If there's an article you especially remember, or a cartoon that has made you laugh over the years, please let us know. We'll be noting reader favorites as well.
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Polls are Now Open!
Be a part of Sigma Xi history by casting your vote in the spring election! The Society is conducting a special election at this time. Your participation is important and we encourage you to cast your vote. Ballots and nominees are available online. The electronic polls are now open and members must cast their ballot before 5:00 p.m. EDST on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
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Member Print Subscription
Beginning with the July-August 2012 issue of American Scientist, Sigma Xi members will receive the digital edition of the magazine as part of their membership benefits. Members (dues-paid) may continue to receive print issues at a reduced one-year subscription price.
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Earn a Free Year of Membership
Sigma Xi's new Member-Get-A-Member program gives all active Sigma Xi members a chance to earn a free year of membership by recommending five new members during a one-year period. Potential new members must list their Sigma Xi "Recommender" on the "Recommended by" line at the bottom of their nomination forms.
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American Scientist Essays on Scientific Publication
In the newest booklet in Sigma Xi's series on ethics, For the Record, six experts examine issues—and solutions—in peer review and authorship. The essays in this volume originally appeared in American Scientist, and provide insight and advice for anyone who uses the scientific literature.
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Changes in Membership Dues and American Scientist
Elected member representatives on the Board of Directors agreed after careful deliberation that two policy changes needed to occur in this upcoming fiscal year. The changes focus on ensuring the future fiscal soundness of our Society, reducing the environmental impact of our operations, and facilitating greater capability to deliver value to the membership.
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Engineer Receives Special Sigma Xi Grant
Behtash Behin-Aein, a senior engineer with GLOBALFOUNDRIES based in Milpitas, CA., has been selected to receive the $5,000 2011 Procter Prize Grant-in-Aid of Research from Sigma Xi, based on the recommendation of Procter Prize winner Supriyo Datta.
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2011 John McGovern Lecture: "Looking at Earth"
Former astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan held the audience spellbound at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting as she took them on a unique tour of the Earth, from early maps, to satellite images and spectacular photos from the moon. She received the 2011 McGovern Award.
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