Sigma Xi Hires New Director of Science Communications and Publications and Editor-in-Chief of American Scientist

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society welcomes Fenella Saunders as director of science communications and publications and editor-in-chief of American Scientist.

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WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel to be Featured at Climate Symposium and Student Research Conference

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Greg Fishel, chief meteorologist at Capitol Broadcasting Co. on WRAL-TV and Mix 101.5 WRAL-FM, will be a guest of honor at the Symposium on Atmospheric Chemistry, Climate, and Health on November 10 and the keynote speaker at the Student Research Conference on November 11 at the Raleigh Convention Center.

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Jaskirat Batra Earns Graduate Fellowship

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Texas A&M Chapter member Jaskirat Batra has been awarded the Dr. Patricia Graham Graduate Fellowship in the amount of $5,000 from Alpha Lamda Delta.

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Sigma Xi Signs Letter to Congress Seeking Raised Spending Caps for Research

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society and 200 organizations joined with Research!America to call on Congress to raise the spending caps for research in the fiscal year 2018 federal budget.

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New Executive Director and CEO Describes Our Path Forward

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After serving as Sigma Xi’s director of science communications and publications and editor-in-chief of American Scientist, my admiration for the members and mission of this organization has only grown.

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Grants Available to Students Studying Climate Science

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Undergraduate and graduate students studying climate science have a new opportunity to receive funding for their research.

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Sigma Xi's Magazine Wins Six EXCEL Awards

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society’s magazine has once again ranked among the top publications from non-profit associations.

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Sigma Xi's Magazine Launches Website Redesign

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Sigma Xi's bi-monthly publication about science, engineering, technology, and math relaunched its website to improve the reader experience, especially for readers using mobile devices.

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Sigma Xi Partners with J&J Editorial on its Scientific Journal for High School Students

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society has signed a memorandum of understanding with J&J Editorial to create a partnership that will benefit Chronicle of The New Researcher.

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See the Total Solar Eclipse with Sigma Xi

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Sigma Xi members and the public are invited to travel by bus with Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society from Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, to Charleston, South Carolina, August 20–21, to see the total solar eclipse.

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Tee Guidotti Reflects on His Year as Sigma Xi President

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The last 12 months have been tumultuous for American science. Rising distrust and skepticism have undermined acceptance of science as a way of understanding the world.

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Sigma Xi Awards Research Grants to Students in Spring 2017 Cycle

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In the spring 2017 cycle, the Society awarded 150 grants totaling $120,354 to students.

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Sigma Xi Awards Teamwork at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

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Sigma Xi members selected outstanding teams at the 2017 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair to receive $6,000 from the Society's Special Awards in Team Science.

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Sigma Xi Names A New Executive Director and CEO

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Jamie Vernon named next Sigma Xi executive director and CEO starting July 1, 2017.

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Sigma Xi Chapters Participate in March for Science, Sponsor Earth Day Extras

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Sigma Xi chapters across the country participated in the March for Science on April 22, 2017, to celebrate science and call for evidence-based policymaking.

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Mark Peeples Speaks to March for Science Crowd in Columbus, Ohio

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Past President of Sigma Xi Mark Peeples addressed the March for Science-Columbus crowd outside the west lawn of Ohio Statehouse.

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Showcase People's Choice Award Announced

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Nicholas DiStefano, a sophomore at American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida, won the People’s Choice Award at this year's Student Research Showcase.

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2017 Student Research Showcase Results

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society brought together students and professional researchers online for its 5th annual Student Research Showcase. This year, 116 high school, undergraduate, and graduate students entered this science communication competition.

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Sigma Xi Symposium on Atmospheric Chemistry, Climate, and Health Followed by Student Research Conference

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Statement from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society Executive Director and CEO John Nemeth on President Trump's Budget Proposal

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Sigma Xi Members Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

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Seventeen of the new members elected to the National Academy of Engineering are Sigma Xi members.

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March for Science Touts Sigma Xi Support in Partnership Announcement

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With two months left before thousands of people participate in the March for Science movement on April 22, organizers have shared a list of partners and information to help people get involved.

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The Core Value of Science

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In his March–April letter, Sigma Xi President Tee Guidotti describes the value that science provides to society.

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Small Grants Make Big Difference

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Sigma Xi offers Science, Math, and Engineering Education (SMEE) Grants worth up to $2,000 each to the Society’s chapters to fund innovative education programs. Susan Walsh, president of the Rollins College Chapter in Winter Park, Florida, shares the outcomes of their grant.

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Sigma Xi Members Become AAAS Fellows

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Council elected the following Sigma Xi members among its 2016 Fellows to recognize their contributions to innovation, education, and scientific leadership.

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Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturers Announced for 2017–2018

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For the 79th consecutive year, Sigma Xi presents its panel of Distinguished Lecturers as an opportunity for chapters to host visits from outstanding individuals who are at the leading edge of science.

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Sigma Xi Becomes a Partner with the March for Science

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society is partnering with the March for Science, an event that will bring scientists and science advocates to Washington, D.C., on April 22, 2017. Sister marches are also being planned for cities across the country and around the world.

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Statement from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society Executive Director and CEO John C. Nemeth on the Presidential Executive Order Establishing Temporary Travel Ban

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Sigma Xi CEO John Nemeth calls on President Trump to rescind the executive order that temporarily restricts citizens of seven countries from entering the United States.

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Sigma Xi CEO John Nemeth Sends Letter of Concern to the White House Over Federal Communications Restrictions

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society Executive Director and CEO John Nemeth today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump to raise a concern over restrictions that have been placed on federal agencies.

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The State of the Society

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President Tee L. Guidotti declares Sigma Xi much improved compared to recent years. He describes areas of the Society that have been strengthened, the actions that were taken to make improvements, and what members can look forward to in the future.

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Sigma Xi Awards Research Grants to Students

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In the fall 2016 cycle, the Society awarded 115 grants totaling $91,205 to students in four countries.

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Judges Sought for Student Research Showcase

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Sigma Xi is seeking researchers to judge the Student Research Showcase, a science communication competition for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.

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How Science Should Affect Public Policy

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Interpreting science to address social needs is one of Sigma Xi’s most challenging functions, and our role in informing public policy, in particular, is growing. We aim to improve and go beyond the stereotypes of the science guru or the “horse whisperer” who speaks in special, interspecies language.

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Call for Grant Applications

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Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply to Sigma Xi’s Gants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program by March 15.

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Registration Now Open for the 2017 Student Research Showcase

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Sigma Xi’s Student Research Showcase is a unique opportunity for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to develop their communication skills through multimedia.

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Sigma Xi Members Elected as AAAS Fellows

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The following is a list of Sigma Xi members who have been elected as 2016 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

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Professional and Student Researchers Gather in Atlanta

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The 2016 Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference, held November 10–13 in Atlanta, Georgia, was an energizing gathering for Sigma Xi chapter leaders, teachers, science supporters, and students.

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Winners Named in the Student Research Conference

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Approximately 115 high school, undergraduate, and graduate students attended the 2016 Sigma Xi Student Research Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Learn who ranked as the top presenters as well as who won the Student's Choice Awards and Executive Director's Special Award.

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Vote in the Sigma Xi 2016 Elections

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All active Sigma Xi members are encouraged to vote in the Society’s 2016 elections. Voting takes place online and opens at 8 a.m. EST on November 14.

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What to See at the 2016 Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference

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Whether you attend in person or follow the meeting on social media using #SigmaXimtg, here are highlights you won’t want to miss.

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Sigma Xi Will Present First Gold Key Award at Annual Meeting

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Sigma Xi's first Gold Key Award will go to Norman Augustine. In his retirement, after serving as chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corp., he is dedicated to two areas that could help create jobs and improve national security.

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Presidential Candidates Answer Key Science and Technology-based Questions

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Three of the four major candidates for United States president have responded to key questions about science, engineering, technology, health, and the environment. Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is member of the coalition that provided the questions.

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A New Year for Some and End of Summer for All

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Sigma Xi Executive Director and CEO John Nemeth encourages members to partner with leaders in their area to support local research, and to recruit inductees and affiliates.

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Procter Prize Winner Pioneers Methods for Safer Air Travel

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The lives of those who travel by air are significantly more safe thanks to engineering research by Sigma Xi’s 2016 William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement winner Jan Achenbach of Northwestern University.

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McGovern Award Winner Supports Scientific Invention

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Sigma Xi’s 2016 John P. McGovern Award, given in large part to recognize a researcher’s impact on society, will go to an advocate for scientists getting their discoveries into the world.

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The Professionalization of Scientific Research

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Sigma Xi President Tee Guidotti describes how scientific research is morphing from its roots as a vocation to a profession, and raises the question of whether there is a need for a formal code of ethics for research.

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Sigma Xi’s New Initiative to Strengthen Research Outreach

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society launches the Research Communications Initiative to help scientists and engineers enhance the impact of their research by broad dissemination.

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Sigma Xi Announces 2016 Award Winners

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is pleased to announce recipients of its 2016 prizes and awards.

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American Scientist  Wins Three Excel Awards

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Sigma Xi won three awards for its magazine, American Scientist at Association Media & Publishing's 36th Annual EXCEL Awards Gala on June 27 in Washington, D.C.

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Sigma Xi Announces Inaugural Gold Key Award

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It is the greatest of honors and such a pleasure for me to announce the inaugural Sigma Xi Gold Key Award, Sigma Xi's highest accolade.

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Spring 2016 Grants-in-Aid of Research Awardees

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society congratulates 124 undergraduate and graduate students who were selected to receive research funding from the spring 2016 cycle of its Grants-in-Aid of Research Program.

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Distinguished Lecturer Shares Research on Altruism

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Sigma Xi members and the public are invited to join American Scientist for an online discussion on June 28 with a Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer.

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Warning! Dangers Ahead for Science

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Tee Guidotti becomes the president of Sigma Xi on July 1, 2016. In his first president's letter, he answers the questions, "What are the most important scientific issues facing the world and the most important issues facing the scientific community." He also explains how Sigma Xi can make progress on these issues.

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Join Us in Atlanta

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Registration for Sigma Xi’s 2016 Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference is open through August 1. This year’s events will be held November 10–13 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

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The Critical Role of Sigma Xi Members

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Mark Peeples looks back on his year as Sigma Xi president and reflects on the value he sees now in the Society as well as the improvements he has seen in recent years. His presidency ends on June 30, 2016.

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Upcoming AAAS-PD and Sigma Xi Meeting in San Diego

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San Diego Chapter President George Seymour encourages members and the public to attend the AAAS–Pacific Division Annual Meeting June 14–17, 2016.

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Members Receive National Medals

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Four Sigma Xi members received the National Medal of Science and three members received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation during a White House ceremony on May 19.

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Sigma Xi Hosts Discussion on the Mental Health of Young Reseachers

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Please join Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society for a public discussion about the mental health of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

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Sigma Xi Members Elected to National Academy of Sciences

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In 2016, 23 Sigma Xi members were elected as members or foreign associates to the National Academy of Sciences.

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Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference: Early Bird Deadline Saves 20%

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It is time to prepare for the Annual Meeting of Sigma Xi and the Student Research Conference! The Annual Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, November 10–13, 2016. Student events will be held November 11–13.

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Sigma Xi Awards Teamwork at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

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Sigma Xi members selected teams at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair to receive $6,000 in total from the Society's Special Awards in Team Science.

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2016 Student Research Showcase Results

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society brought together students and professional researchers online last month for its 4th annual Student Research Showcase. In 2016, approximately 40 high school, undergraduate, and graduate students entered this science communication competition

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Do You Have a Question for the Presidential Candidates?

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Sigma Xi has been invited to join the 2016 ScienceDebate.org coalition to develop the top science, technology, health, and environmental questions that the candidates for president of the United States should be discussing. Please submit your question to the 2016 Presidential Science Forum.

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Early Bird Registration is Open for the Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference

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The 2016 Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference will be held November 10–13 in Atlanta, Georgia. You’re invited to Sigma Xi’s unique, multidisciplinary celebration of research.

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Sigma Xi Members to Receive Presidential Early Career Awards

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Ten Sigma Xi members will receive President Barack Obama's Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.

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Earning Relevance

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To achieve its purpose and your needs, Sigma Xi needs your attention, ideas, and, most importantly, your active engagement.

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Announcement! Sigma Xi Partners with National Institutes of Health

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Sigma Xi and National Institutes of Health are sharing mutually beneficial information on what the two organizations are doing for science and scientists.

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Hang Out with Sigma Xi's Distinguished Lecturers

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Sigma Xi’s Distinguished Lecturers are sharing their research in public Google Hangouts. Please join us and bring your questions.

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George Carruthers Receives Innovation Award

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In 1972, George Carruthers’ far ultraviolet camera spectrograph was sent to the moon with the Apollo 16 mission. This device allowed us to take readings of, and understand, objects and elements in space that are unrecognizable to the naked eye.

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Student Research Showcase Returns in April

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Last year’s graduate division and undergraduate division top presenters share their experience and advice.

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Grants-in-Aid of Research Continues to Support Emerging Scientists

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Peter Harries, chair of the Committee on Grants-in-Aid of Research, discusses efforts to improve and strengthen the program.

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Sigma Xi Members Become AAAS Fellows

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Congratulations to 91 Sigma Xi members who have been elected in the 2015 class of Fellows for the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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Sigma Xi President among New AAAS Fellows

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President Mark Peeples is one of the Sigma Xi members in the 2015 class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. A cornerstone of his career has been to investigate a virus that puts more infants in hospitals each year than any other cause.

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Sigma Xi Speaks: Your Voice on Science Issues

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Starting, as we are, a new year after a pretty tumultuous 2015 that included leadership changes and the relocation of the headquarters offices, I wanted to tell you how proud I have been to represent your interests to the board of directors, the scientific community, and the public.

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Sigma Xi Awards Research Grants to Early Career Scientists

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The wait is over for students hoping to hear if their research project would receive funding from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society's Grants-in-Aid of Research program.

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New Group of Distinguished Lecturers Available for Chapter Visits

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For the 78th consecutive year, Sigma Xi presents its panel of Distinguished Lecturers.

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Annual Meeting Delivers a Punch

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Sigma Xi President Mark Peeples describes his experience at the Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.

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We're Hosting Online Q & A Science Sessions

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Sigma Xi members, chapters, and the public are getting together online for Q & A sessions about research.

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Sigma Xi Member Wins Nobel Prize

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Sigma Xi member Satoshi Omura was awarded one-fourth of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

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Announcing the 2014–2015 Chapter Award Winners

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Sigma Xi has named the 2014–2015 winners of the Chapter of Excellence Awards and Chapter Program Awards as well as recognized the top 15 chapters that initiated the most new members.

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Election Results

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Sigma Xi members voted in a new president-elect, directors, associate directors, and members of the Committee on Nominations.

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American Scientist Authors Recognized for Best Math Writing

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American Scientist, Sigma Xi's century-old magazine that publishes popular articles written by scientists and engineers, is strongly represented in the latest annual collection of the best articles about math.

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Sigma Xi Awards Students for Research

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The following students were ranked the highest or as a runner-up in their research category during Sigma Xi's 2015 Student Research Conference.

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