June 29, 2016
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is pleased to announce recipients of its 2016 prizes and awards. The Sigma Xi Board of Directors recognizes the following recipients’ achievements in science or engineering research and communication. In most cases, the Board of Directors makes their selections based on recommendations from the Sigma Xi Committee on Awards, which receives nominations from members and the public.
One exception is a new award: the Gold Key Award. The recipient of this award is selected by the Executive Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
The awards will be presented at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference, to be held November 10–13, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. Many of the award winners will be keynote speakers during the meeting.
William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement
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Dr. Jan D. Achenbach
Northwestern University
Purpose of the Prize: To honor a scientist who has made an outstanding contribution to scientific research and has demonstrated an ability to communicate this research to scientists in other disciplines.
Prize: A $5,000 honorarium, a $5,000 Grant-in-Aid of Research bestowed to a young colleague of the recipient’s choice, a bronze statue, and an invitation to give a lecture at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting.
See his bio.
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John P. McGovern Science and Society Award
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Dr. Paul R. Sanberg
University of South Florida
Purpose of the Award: To recognize an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to science and society.
Award: A $5,000 honorarium, a medal, and an invitation to give a lecture at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting.
See his bio.
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Young Investigator Award
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Dr. Tiago H. Falk
University of Quebec
Purpose of the Award: To recognize excellence in research by an active (dues-paying) member of Sigma Xi within 10 years of his or her highest earned degree.
Award: A $5,000 honorarium, a certificate of recognition, and an invitation to give a lecture at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting.
See his bio.
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Walston Chubb Award for Innovation
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Dr. Akhlesh Lakhtakia
The Pennsylvania State University
Purpose of the Award: To honor and promote creativity among scientists and engineers.
Award: A $4,000 honorarium and an invitation to give a lecture at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting.
See his bio.
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Evan Ferguson Award
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Ms. Cristina Gouin-Paul
United States Department of Agriculture
Purpose of the Award: To recognize outstanding service to Sigma Xi and its mission.
Award: The recipient’s name is engraved on a plaque that is on display at Sigma Xi’s headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and she receives a lifetime subscription to American Scientist.
See her bio.
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Nominations for the 2017 awards are due October 1, 2016, and should be sent to the Sigma Xi Committee on Awards at awards@sigmaxi.org. For a list of required nomination materials for each award, go to the Prizes and Awards page.