2016 Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & Student Research Conference Registration
November 10–13, 2016
(Student events November 11–13)
Hyatt Regency
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Welcome to registration for Sigma Xi's Annual Meeting & Student Research Conference.
Registration for this meeting is now closed
Important Dates
- Deadline for abstracts in the Student Research Conference and Sigma Xi Research Symposium (to be published in the program book): September 15, 2016, at 11:59 p.m. PDT
- Expiration for hotel room discount (Hyatt Regency): October 10, 2016
- Registration deadline: October 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
Rates
Save 20% when you register by May 27, 2016. Become a Sigma Xi member to receive additional discounts on registration.
Chapter Delegates:
By May 27, 2016: $260
After May 27, 2016: $325
Registration includes:
- An orientation for first-time delegates
- All Sigma Xi's business meetings including delegates assemblies, town hall meeting, and regional and constituency caucuses
- Science Cafes
- Chapter leadership workshops
- Award-winner luncheons and lectures
- All events in the Sigma Xi Research Symposium
- All meals offered November 11–13 unless otherwise specified on the preliminary schedule
- See Information for Chapter Delegates for more details
Students
By May 27, 2016, for active* Sigma Xi student members: $160
After May 27, 2016, for active Sigma Xi student members: $200
By May 27, 2016, for inactive* or non-member students: $180
After May 27, 2016, for inactive or non-member students: $225
Registration includes:
- Public events beginning with the award winner keynote luncheon & lecture on November 11
- All events in the Sigma Xi Research Symposium
- Career development panels and workshops
- Science Cafes
- All meals on November 12–13 unless otherwise specified on the preliminary schedule
- This option is open to presenters in the Student Research Conference, as well as non-presenters
General Participants
By May 27, 2016, for active* Sigma Xi members: $260
After May 27, 2016, for active Sigma Xi members: $325
By May 27, 2016, for inactive* or non-members: $300
After May 27, 2016, for inactive or non-members: $375
Registration includes:
- Career development panels and workshops on November 11–13
- All events in the Sigma Xi Research Symposium
- Science Cafes
- Award winner keynote lectures
- All meals unless otherwise specified in the preliminary schedule
One-Day Pass
By May 27, 2016, for all attendees (active members, inactive members, and non-members), except chapter delegates: $120
After May 27, 2016, for all attendees (active members, inactive members, and non-members), except chapter delegates: $150
Registration includes only events for November 12 on the preliminary schedule:
- Student Poster Presentations and Student Award Ceremony
- Award winner keynote lectures
- All events in the Sigma Xi Research Symposium
- Breakfast, lunch, and banquet dinner
Networking & Social Events
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Event
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Description
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Young Investigator Keynote Luncheon & Lecture
Date TBA
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The award presentation and lecture will follow the luncheon.
Tickets will be provided only to those who select the option to attend the event during online registration.
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Sigma Xi Research Symposium
Friday, November 11
Saturday, November 12
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Professional researchers present posters and discuss their work. Sigma Xi chapters present posters about their activities. This also includes career development panels and workshops.
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Science Cafes
Thursday, November 11
Friday, November 11
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Science talks at locations near the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta.
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Power-up Breakfast
Saturday, November 12
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Students, exhibitors and judges prepare for the student poster competition by powering up with a light continental breakfast. The judge orientation will be conducted prior to breakfast.
Tickets will be provided only to those who select the option to attend the event during online registration.
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McGovern Award Lecture & Luncheon
Date TBA
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The award presentation and lecture will follow the luncheon.
Tickets will be provided only to those who select the option to attend the event during online registration.
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Sigma Xi Banquet
Saturday, November 12
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The Saturday evening banquet is the capstone of an exciting conference featuring the presentation of The Procter Prize Award & lecture. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, conversation, music and a cash bar.
Tickets will be provided only to those who select the option to attend the event during online registration.
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Farewell Breakfast
Sunday, November 13
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A continental breakfast before you go home.
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Optional Fee
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Bus Transportation to the Airport
Sunday, November 13
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Bus Tickets are US$15 each and can be purchased during online registration. Sigma Xi will arrange for buses to take attendees from the hotel to the Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL) immediately following the conclusion of the final Assembly of Delegates on Sunday morning. A ticket is required to board the bus.
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Registration Payments & Receipts
Payments may be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit card. Chapter Designated Delegates may use Chapter EFT. Contact meeting@sigmaxi.org for other payment options. Receipts will be included in each registrant's packet 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 September 29, 2016.
- Effective September 29, 2016, a $25 processing fee will be deducted from all approved refunds.
- Refund requests for registration fees only will be accepted through September 29, 2016.
- Pro-rating of fees based on the proportion of the meeting attended cannot be authorized.
- Sigma Xi reserves the right to refuse refund requests.
Policy on Respect
The Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & 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 website or in promotional collateral.
Questions or comments? meeting@sigmaxi.org
* Dues are current.
** Dues are not current or not a Sigma Xi member.