News Archive

We check in with 2018 GIAR recipient Anika Wohlleben and her research on the independent colonization of freshwater bodies by three-spine stickleback in Southcentral Alaska.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, in partnership with the Rita Allen Foundation, welcomes Andrew George in the new role of Civic Science Fellow.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society announces the hiring of Lisa Merritt in the role of Director of Development.

The presentation of this year's awards, which recognize exceptional achievements in science and engineering, will take place at the virtual Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference in November.

We check in with 2020 GIAR recipient Nirmalya Thakur and his new computing methodology—Pervasive Activity Logging (PAL).

The Fellows will be recognized during November's Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference, held virtually November 4–7, 2021.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society will transform its 2021 Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference to an all-virtual event.

Shirley M. 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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

On May 5th, Sigma Xi installed its newest chapter at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington.

The virtual presentations are now live! Check them out and give the students your feedback.