2009 Sigma Xi's Year of Energy From the development and implementation of alternative and renewable energy sources, to increased energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions, science and engineering have enormous roles to play in solving the world’s energy crisis. And Sigma Xi is in a unique position to inform and guide government and industry in the development and promotion of affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. Our plans include white papers, blogs, a student film competition and a themed Annual Meeting in Houston this November. Visit our new Energy Web site for more information.

	Hyneman, Savage Named Honorary Sigma Xi Members For their use of science and technology in testing popular myths and urban legends, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage have been elected honorary life members of Sigma Xi. They are the hosts of the Mythbusters television series on the Discovery Channel.
	Science and Human Rights Coalition to Meet A meeting July 23-24 in Washington, D.C., of the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition, of which Sigma Xi is a member, will include working groups relevant to the application of human rights in the work of scientists and scientific associations. Science and human rights pioneer Richard Pierre Claude will be honored for his work.
	Listen to The World Science Podcast Did cooking spur human evolution? Starting today, Harvard anthropologist Richard Wrangham will be appearing in The World's interactive science forum. Ask him questions, dispute his conclusions, talk about your favorite food textures, or just exchange your favorite zebra and gazelle recipes.
	House Agriculture Committee Publishes Responses U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson has announced the publication of responses to the Committee's climate change survey. The Committee received more than 200 responses to the questionnaire. Sigma Xi was among 400 organizations invited to participate.
	NAS Elects 35 Sigma Xi Members This spring the National Academy of Sciences elected 35 Sigma Xi members among 72 new members and 18 foreign associates in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. The NAS is a private advisory organization established by Congress in 1863.

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