May 23, 2025
For Immediate Release
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. ― American Scientist, a publication of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, has been recognized for its journalistic excellence. On May 16, 2025, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) presented its 71st Jesse H. Neal Awards, the most prestigious awards for business journalism and content creation. American Scientist was awarded the top prize in the "Best Technical/Scientific Content" category. The winning article, Gliflozins for Diabetes: From Bark to Bench to Bedside, was written by Philip A. Rea and published in the November–December 2024 issue of the magazine. American Scientist consulting editor Corey Powell accepted the award at an in-person ceremony at The Yale Club in New York City.
Now in its 70th year, the Neal Awards honor the brightest, most tenacious, and innovative journalists, content creators, and designers for their passion and exceptional work. Entries are scored on three criteria: execution and craft, journalistic enterprise and significance to the field served. The winning article outlines the history of the development of an innovative diabetes drug, fortuitously discovered by a researcher digging up and relocating an apple orchard. The class of medication, called gliflozins, are the first to target the kidneys, despite the disease long being linked to kidney function.
Sigma Xi has published American Scientist since 1913. Six issues per year showcase articles written by the world’s leading researchers, who share descriptions of their work and their perspectives on today’s leading issues in science, technology, engineering, and math. With a combination of clear writing and editing, beautiful photography, and innovative graphics, American Scientist contributes toward Sigma Xi's mission to "promote the public's understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition.” Sigma Xi is a multidisciplinary, international honor society for scientists and engineers. In addition to promoting the public understanding of science, Sigma Xi supports the health of the research enterprise and fosters integrity in research.
SIIA is an umbrella association representing nearly 400 technology, data and media companies and associations globally. Industry leaders work through SIIA’s divisions to address issues and challenges that impact their industry segments with the goal of driving innovation and growth for the industry and each member company. This is accomplished through in-person and online business development opportunities, peer networking, corporate education, intellectual property protection and government relations. For a full list of Neal Award winners, visit siia.net/neals/2025-neal-awards-winners.