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Shirley H. Malcom to Receive 2021 Gold Key Award

Shirley H. Malcom, PhD, is the 2021 recipient of the Society’s most prestigious award and will deliver a keynote address in acceptance of the award at the Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference in November.

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Awards, Shirley-H-Malcom, Gold-Key-Award, Annual-Meeting-and-Student-Research-Conference

From the President: The "Pandemic Presidency"

June 22, 2021

Sonya Smith discusses the challenges of her term as Sigma Xi's president through the pandemic, and the hope she has for the future of science and the Society.

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American Scientist Wins Four EXCEL Awards

June 17, 2021

American Scientist magazine has been recognized for its excellence and leadership in association publishing with four EXCEL Awards from SIIA’s Association Media and Publishing (AM&P).

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Grants in Aid of Research Recipient Profile: Christine Hamadani

June 14, 2021

We check in with 2019 GIAR recipient Christine Hamadani and her research on PAIL-surface modified PLGA nanoparticles.

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Winners Announced for 2021 Sigma Xi Student Research Showcase

June 2, 2021

Top awards were given by judges and public vote for the 2021 virtual student competition.

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Sigma Xi Awards Student Research Grants for Spring 2021 Cycle

May 28, 2021

Sigma Xi is pleased to announce the awarding of 112 student research grants for the spring 2021 cycle of its Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program.

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Students Awarded for Team Science at 2021 Regeneron ISEF

May 25, 2021

Sigma Xi continued its support for this international science and engineering fair by judging 267 team projects.

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STEM-students, Regeneron-ISEF

Former Sigma Xi President Geri Richmond Tabbed for Top Department of Energy Position

May 25, 2021

President Biden has nominated physical chemist Geraldine "Geri" Richmond to be the Department of Energy’s under secretary for science.

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society Installs New Chapter at Midwestern University

May 25, 2021

On May 18th, Sigma Xi installed its newest chapter at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.

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Former Sigma Xi President Marye Anne Fox Dies at Age 73

May 12, 2021

Sigma Xi lost one of its most distinguished and accomplished leaders with the passing of Marye Anne Fox, who served as the Society’s president in FY 2002