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Member E-Newsletter—March 2013
Science Across Borders 2013
Sigma Xi President, Kelly O. Sullivan and fellow co-chair, Hans B. Püttgen of the Energy Center, EPFL cordially invite you to attend a two-day science meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland this summer.
 Beginning on June 4th, Sigma Xi is hosting a Science Across Borders meeting that will bring together interested students, professional scientists, Sigma Xi members, and the public. This two day event will feature sessions focusing on international science efforts as they apply to development, diplomacy, technology and peace-building. There will also be evening events that take advantage of the beautiful surroundings of EPFL and Lausanne, Switzerland.
Among the featured speakers, Sigma Xi is excited to include Romain Murenzi, the Executive Director of the Academies of Science for the Developing World; Dr. Bernard Amadei, the founder of Engineers without Borders; Dr. Alice Gast, current President of Lehigh University and a Science Envoy; Dr. E. William Colglazier, Science and Technology Adviser to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; and Sheldon Himelfarb of the U.S. Institute for Peace.
We hope you will consider joining us for this insightful discussion on the future of science and engineering on the international level.
Member E-News to be Distributed Monthly
Your Membership Team is happy to announce that our Member E-Newsletter will now be distributed to you on a monthly basis to make sure that we are keeping you, our valued members, up-to-date on what's going on with Sigma Xi.
Please note that in June, at the close of Sigma Xi's fiscal year, we will distribute a Year End Review of Sigma Xi instead of a Member E-Newsletter. We are already compiling that issue and look forward to sharing the highlights of what's already been a record-breaking year for your Society.
Please send us any photos you may have from Sigma Xi events in your area—we'd love to share them on our social media networks, as well as in future issues of Sigma Xi Today in American Scientist magazine, or on our website!
For more information or to submit photos and write-ups, please contact Hallie Sessoms, Manager of Communications at hsessoms@sigmaxi.org.
Be on the Lookout! Newly Redesigned Member Kits are on Their Way to You!
 Your Membership Team is excited to announce the distribution of a new Membership Kit—the first redesign in almost a decade. This new kit will be easier for you to read and use, and includes a durable Sigma Xi Membership Card for you to carry with pride!
Please keep an eye out for this smaller, lighter, more informative Membership Kit in your mailbox, and let us know if you do not receive it within 4-6 weeks by emailing us at memberinfo@sigmaxi.org.
Sigma Xi Student Research Showcase Begins March 18th!
2013 Student Research Showcase & Conference
 Researchers in the new millennium must be prepared to communicate their work to a diverse audience and through varied media. Coming in 2013—Sigma Xi will offer two opportunities for outstanding high school, undergraduate and graduate students to share their research with professional scientists and engineers.
Student Research Showcase (March 18-23, 2013)—Virtual hosting of student presentations to be evaluated by leading career scientists.
Student Research Conference (November 8 & 9, 2013)—In addition to competing in a poster competition, students take guided tours of research facilities, attend lectures and workshops, and network at a face-to-face meeting held in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
More information can be found online.
The Deadline for Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research Applications is March 15th!
 The Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program has been providing undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences for more than 80 years.
By encouraging close working relationships between students and faculty, the program promotes scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning. Sigma Xi's GIAR program awards grants of up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering.
Designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences allow for grants of up to $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related research.
Students may use the funding to pay for travel expenses to and from a research site, or for purchase of non-standard laboratory equipment necessary to complete a specific research project.
The application deadline is March 15, 2013.
For more information, please visit here.
Dues & Rate Changes For Fiscal Year 2014 (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014)
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Dues & Fees in US$ |
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| Regular |
90.00 |
| Student |
25.00 |
| Transitional * |
45.00 |
| Emeritus |
60.00 |
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| Initiate Promotion Fees |
10.00 |
| Initiation Fees |
20.00 |
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| Subscription-print version of American Scientist |
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| Member subscription rate |
20.00 |
| Non-member subscription rate |
30.00 |
* As a transition from student dues rate, members and associate members who have completed their degree program for the subsequent three years may request a dues rate equivalent to half the regular member rate.
Earn a FREE YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP with our Member-Get-A-Member Program!
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.
The Member-Get-A-Member Program has been successful since its launch last year, and we would like to encourage you to consider it as a great way to enjoy the benefits of Sigma Xi membership without paying dues. All we ask is that you share the honor of membership with five (5) colleagues or students who meet our requirements!
Potential new members must list their Sigma Xi "Recommender" on the "Recommended by" line at the bottom of their nomination forms.
For more information, visit our website.
The Society of Petroleum Engineers Survey
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is currently surveying for factors impacting employee retention as current employers are concerned about retention of skilled workers. When workers depart voluntarily, employers frequently ask why, but the responses are often less than completely honest. Large surveys like this one can assist by highlighting important demographic trends that can have a large impact on the attractiveness of an employer.
To that end, SPE is reaching out to societies and to alumni groups to gather information on why technical professionals change jobs or quit working. The survey has been designed to protect the identity of those participating, while providing important information to employers that can assist them in addressing practices that can lead to significant workforce attrition.
The link to the survey is here and will remain open through May 15, 2013. If this survey is applicable to you or your colleagues, we hope that you will consider participating. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact speresearch@spe.org.
American Society of Engineering Education Scholarships Available!
We are pleased to announce this outstanding funding and employment opportunity for students!
The SMART Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be employed upon degree completion at a Department of Defense facility. Scholarships awarded include a stipend of $25,000 to $38,000 a year, full tuition, health insurance contribution, and book allowance. Applications are open to undergraduate and graduate students. Please visit http://smart.asee.org for more information.
Meet Your Fellow Companions Series
The honor of membership into Sigma Xi spans disciplines and courses of research study. Each month in Sigma Xi Today and also in a special area of our website, we will be highlighting a different "Fellow Companion" and asking them about their work and what the honor of Sigma Xi has meant for their career.
To view our two newest interviews, please visit here.
If you are interested in sharing your story with us, please contact Hallie Sessoms at hsessoms@sigmaxi.org today.
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Are you active on YouTube? Be sure to subscribe to Sigma Xi's Channel today for great content from your fellow members and friends.
https://www.youtube.com/user/sigmaxisociety
Get Connected with Sigma Xi!
Did you know that Sigma Xi headquarters is currently on Facebook, Twitter and currently hosts an incredibly active group on LinkedIn?
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sigmaxi
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sigmaxisociety
Please be sure to follow us through these social media channels for up-to-date information regarding events, chapter news and interesting scientific news stories.
Is your chapter interested in creating a social media presence? We can help.
We have eye catching images to use for your cover photo and profile picture. These images are available online in the "Members Only" section of our website, and are very similar to what we use on our main Sigma Xi Facebook page.
Is your chapter currently utilizing social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or any other platform? If so, please send us your social media handles, so we can follow your activities and cross-promote.
If you have any questions about social media or gathering these images, please contact Hallie Sessoms at hsessoms@sigmaxi.org.
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