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2008 Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference Registration

November 20-23, 2008
Marriott Renaissance Hotel
Washington, D.C.


Welcome to registration for the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & Student Research Conference. Registration descriptions, registration rates, social events and policies are provided for your reference. All fees are listed in US dollars.

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  • Guest of Sigma Xi Member Policy
  • Registration Payments & Receipts
  • Cancellation and Refund Policy
  • Policy on Respect
  • Photography Notice
  • Student Financial Assistance
    Sigma Xi is unable to offer student financial assistance at this time.

    FAQs
    How are fees set? How is the meeting location selected? How much does a cup of coffee actually cost? These and other of your most frequently asked questions have been answered. Check out the FAQs.

    Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & Student Research Conference
    Registration Type Fee US$ Description
    Sigma Xi Member
    (non-student)
    $125 Active (dues paid) members. Includes the Friday evening Sigma Xi Café and the Saturday Young Investigator Award luncheon and lecture.
    Sigma Xi Member
    (student)
    $95 Presenting and non-presenting students who are active (dues paid) members of Sigma Xi. Includes the Friday Networking luncheon, Friday evening Sigma Xi Café and the Saturday Continental Breakfast.
    Non-Member or
    Inactive Member
    (non-student)
    $145 Non-members of Sigma Xi or members who have not paid their current year’s dues. Includes the Friday evening Sigma Xi Café and the Saturday Young Investigator Award luncheon and lecture.
    Non-Member or
    Inactive Member
    (student)
    $125 Presenting and non-presenting students who are not Sigma Xi members or student members who have not paid their current year’s dues. Includes the Friday Networking luncheon, Friday evening Sigma Xi Café and the Saturday Continental Breakfast.
    Guest of Active Sigma Xi Member $125 Anyone (18+ yrs) attending as the guest of a Sigma Xi member registering to attend the FULL meeting. Includes the Friday evening Sigma Xi Café and the Saturday Young Investigator Award luncheon and lecture.
    See Guest Policy.
    Student Research Conference One-Day Friday Only Registration $65 Available for members or non-members to attend Friday only events from 9:30am-6pm. May select to register without the lunch for $30. Not available for delegates, guests or student presenters.
    Friday Afternoon
    Open to the Public
    3:00-6:00p.m.
    $0 Open to the public to attend the Friday Presenting Student Poster Judging and Procter Prize Lecture. Not available for delegates, guests or student presenters.
    Water Conference
    One-Day Saturday Only Registration
    $65 Available for members or non-members to attend Saturday only events from 9am-5pm. Includes the Saturday Luncheon. An optional ticket to the evening Banquet may be purchased separately. Not available for delegates, guests or student presenters.

    Social Events
    Social Event Description
    Student & Exhibitor Lunch
    Friday, November 21
    Students and Exhibitors attend a Welcome/Orientation and Networking Luncheon. Included with student registration.
    Sigma Xi Café
    Friday, November 21
    After dinner, join other attendees for relaxing conversation, live music, light desserts and a cash bar. Included with registration.
    Student Continental Breakfast
    Saturday, November 22
    Students and Exhibitors attend a continental breakfast in the Exhibit Hall. Students enjoy breakfast while browsing student and faculty science posters and exhibit booths. Included with student registration.
    Young Investigator Award Lecture and Lunch
    Saturday, November 22
    The award presentation and lecture will follow the luncheon. Included with delegate, guest and Saturday one-day registrations. Students may purchase a ticket for US$40.
    Sigma Xi Banquet
    Saturday, November 22
    The Saturday evening banquet is the capstone of an exciting conference featuring an evening of fine dining, conversation, music, dancing, and a cash bar. Guests will be contacted prior to the meeting to choose from three entrées of beef, chicken or vegetarian. Ticket Required. Additional US$75 fee for ALL participants. Contact us for additional banquet ticket purchase options.

    Guest of Sigma Xi Member Policy
    Anyone (18+ yrs) attending as the guest of an active Sigma Xi member who has registered to attend the full meeting. All guests must register in order to attend any part of the Annual Meeting & Student Research Conference. Guest tickets to the banquet are available at the advertised rate.

    Registration Payments & Receipts
    Payments may be made by business or personal check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit card. Delegates may use Chapter EFT. Receipts will be included in each participant's registration packet provided on-site at the meeting.

    Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • To receive a full refund of registration fees, written notification of the cancellation must be sent to meeting@sigmaxi.org by Monday, November 17, 2008.
  • Effective Tuesday, November 18, 2008, a $25 processing fee will be deducted from all approved refunds.
  • Requests for refunds of social event ticket purchases will be accepted through Tuesday, November 18, 2008.
  • Refund requests for registration fees only will be accepted through December 12, 2008.
  • Pro-rating of fees based on the proportion of the meeting attended cannot be authorized.
  • Sigma Xi reserves the right to reject refund requests.

    Policy on Respect
    The Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference should be a positive experience for all. Sigma Xi's
    Policy on Respect hopes to ensure this goal.

    Photography Notice
    Photographs may be taken during the meeting. These photographs will be the property of Sigma Xi and may be placed on our Web site or in promotional collateral.

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