The Year of Water
May 8, 2008—Peter H. Gleick, president of the Pacific Institute, will join Andras Szollosi-Nagy, director of UNESCO’s Division of Water Sciences, and Peter Thum, founder of Ethos Water, for a special panel discussion November 22 at the 2008 Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference in Washington, D.C.
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| In 2008 we will focus on what many consider the most critical issue in science today—WATER.
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Jerome F. Baker Named Executive Director of Sigma Xi
Sigma Xi’s new executive director began his duties April 14 at the Society’s administrative offices in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. He comes to Sigma Xi from the Federation of Animal Science Societies in Savoy, Ill., where he was chief executive officer.
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Sigma Xi Merchandise Through CaféPress.com
Sigma Xi has set up an online marketplace through CaféPress.com to sell a wide variety of Sigma Xi and American Scientist branded products. The assortment includes items such as: golf shirts, sweatshirts, baseball caps, tote bags, coffee mugs and note cards.
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Student Short Film Competition Focuses on Water
As part of a year-long concentration on the issue of water, Sigma Xi is sponsoring a student film competition on aspects of this precious and dwindling natural resource. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top films. The entry deadline is September 1, 2008.
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Sigma Xi Awards Honor Science and Engineering Leaders
The 2008 Sigma Xi Awards recognize outstanding researchers, innovators and communicators in a variety of fields. The awards will be presented in November at the Society’s Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference in Washington, D.C. Look for profiles of award winners in American Scientist.
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Sigma Xi Joins Call for Science Debate 2008
Sigma Xi has joined more than 100 other scientific organizations and leading American universities in calling for a public debate in which U.S. presidential candidates can share their views on issues of the environment, health and medicine, and science and technology policy.
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Connect Through Online Networking Opportunities
Sigma Xi now offers its members the opportunity to network online. We have set up Sigma Xi groups in both Facebook (for social networking) and LinkedIn (for professional networking). Connect with your fellow members and share your interests, both personal and professional.
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