Sigma Xi Programs

Recognizing today's accomplishments and tomorrow's potential

    Ethics and Research

    Sigma Xi aims to foster the highest professionalism among its members. This means cultivating a keen awareness of ethical issues and a proactive approach to research integrity as it applies to each stage of the research process

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    Grants-in-Aid of Research

    The Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program has been providing undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences for more than 90 years. Applications are due March 15 and October 1 annually. 

    Critical Issues in Science

    Sigma Xi is on the forefront of many critical issues in science and has sponsored discussions on topics that are significant to science and society.

    Distinguished Lectureships

    Since 1937 Sigma Xi has presented its Distinguished Lecturers. This is an opportunity for chapters to host visits from outstanding individuals who are at the leading edge of science. Lecturers are also featured during online Q & A sessions. 

    Prizes & Awards

    Sigma Xi awards and prizes recognize outstanding scientists and engineers for a lifetime of achievement, a promising early career, innovation, communicating science to the public or for service to the Society. Nominations are due October 1 for the following year's awards and prizes.

    Research Partnerships

    Sigma Xi has partnerships to share mutually beneficial information about science.

    STEM Partnerships

    Partnerships with other organizations have allowed Sigma Xi to bring to our members and chapters opportunities in education for developing programs, recognizing excellence, attending conferences and training sessions, and participating in leadership round-tables. 

    Research Communications Initiative

    The Research Communications Initiative (RCI) utilizes talented science communication professionals and 21st century strategies to help researchers and their organizations increase the impact of their work.

    Science Communication

    Members pay a discounted rate to work with a science communication coach for help with preparing presentations, developing leadership skills, or defending a thesis.  

    Science Cafes

    Science Cafés help the public connect with science. Scientists and engineers informally share their research during a conversational exchange in a friendly setting. 

    Globally Engaged Workforce

    Sigma Xi hosted a workshop that introduced various aspects of global engagement at the individual, institutional, and workforce levels of analysis.

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    Grant Recipients

    Allen Pope

    Hydrology/Geomorphology

    Sigma Xi Member

    Priyanka Bhattacharya

    Physics/Astronomy

    Sigma Xi Member

    Jade Keehn

    Ecology

     

    Rebecca Lauer

    Conservation Biology

    Sigma Xi Member

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    Award Winners

    Rosalind W. Picard

    Walston Chubb Award for Innovation

    Sigma Xi Member

    Wendy Zukerman

    Honorary Member

    Sigma Xi Member

    Jenny Glusker

    The William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement

    Sigma Xi Member

    May Berenbaum

    John P. McGovern Science and Society Award

    Sigma Xi Member

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