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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society opened its new international headquarters on August 25, 2022 at the Frontier RTP campus of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Sigma Xi is pleased to announce the awarding of 97 student research grants for the Spring 2022 cycle of its Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program.

The presentation of this year's awards, which recognize exceptional achievements in science and engineering, will take place at the inaugural International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE)

Neeley will host Key Thought Sessions and provide coaching at the International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE) this November.

Dr. Alberts will accept the Gold Key Award and address the Society on November 5 in Alexandria, Virginia during the awards banquet at the inaugural International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE).

The Fellows will be recognized during the inaugural International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE), taking place November 3–6, 2022, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Meet the new Society president, Nicholas A. Peppas, as he and the other newly elected leaders begin their terms this month for the upcoming 2023 fiscal year.

We check in with Grants in Aid of Research recipient, and Sigma Xi Fellow Jeffrey H. Toney, who received a chapter GIAR award as an undergraduate student in 1983.

American Scientist magazine has been recognized for its excellence and leadership in association publishing with four 2022 EXCEL Awards from SIIA’s Association Media and Publishing (AM&P).

Richard L. Watkins, PhD will lead the membership and chapter services team at the Society.

Top awards were given by judges and public vote for the 2022 virtual student competition.

Sigma Xi continued its support by judging and awarding Life and Physical Science special awards.

We check in with Grants in Aid of Research recipient Deborah Neher, who received two GIAR awards as a graduate student in the late 1980's to purchase supplies for her early research in plant and soil science.

We check in with Grants in Aid of Research recipient Peteneinuo Rulu, whose 2020 grant helped fund her research on Naga women to better understand potential relationships among sociocultural and familial factors, reproductive and other related factors, and symptom experience at midlife.

Sigma Xi will donate $1 to the global reforestation charity for every $25 donated to the Society. Each contribution will support scientific research and go toward the planting of one tree.

Catching up with Grants in Aid of Research recipient Anabel Ford, who reflects back on how her Fall 1980 grant for her research on archaeological samples of ancient Maya ceramics, helped launch her scientific career.

The lectureship and its recipients will honor and reflect the legacy of pioneering chemist Dr. Rudolph Pariser and the creativity and research excellence exemplified throughout his life and career.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society announces the hiring of Tamara Poles in the role of Director of Programs.

More students from underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and math will have the opportunity to receive research grants from Sigma Xi than in recent years thanks to a new $20,000 gift from the Ruby K. Worner Trust.