February 26, 2026
The 2025 Sigma Xi Chapter Award winners were announced on October 30 at the Society's annual Business Meeting and Assembly of Delegates. The festivities were held virtually and helped kick off the fourth annual International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE). Finalists were chosen by regional and constituency directors based on information in the chapters’ annual reports, and winners were selected by the Committee on Qualifications and Membership.
The Assembly of Delegates is an annual gathering of chapter representatives worldwide to act on business and governance items, as authorized by the Society's bylaws and constitution. Delegates vote on governance decisions and resolutions that guide Sigma Xi’s mission and vision, including decisions related to programs, chapters, membership, and IFoRE. After conducting the business of the Society, delegates participate in IFoRE in a variety of ways, including as organizers, speakers, presenters, judges, award recipients, and mentors.
Chapter of Excellence Awards
Bestowed on chapters for exceptional chapter activity, innovative programming, and true community leadership
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Colorado School of Mines
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Greenbrier Valley
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Swarthmore College
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University of Michigan
Chapter Program of Excellence Awards
Bestowed on chapters that organized or hosted a single outstanding program
Top Electing Chapter—Overall
Top Electing Chapters—By Constituency
Area Groups, Industries, State & Federal Laboratories Constituency Group
Delta—22 new initiates
Baccalaureate Colleges Constituency Group
Swarthmore College—88 new initiates
Comprehensive Colleges and Universities Constituency Group
Providence College—37 new initiates
Research and Doctoral Universities Constituency Group
Brown University—295 initiates
Canadian/International Constituency Group
University of Toronto—3 new initiates
Top Electing Members-at-Large
Abhijit Chandra—nominated 74 members