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Faces of GIAR: Prakash Prabhu

Recent GIAR award recipient Prakash Prabhu reflects on his experience as a 2023 grant recipient.

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Faces of GIAR: Savannah Adkins

Recent GIAR award recipient Savannah Adkins reflects on her experience as a 2024 grant recipient.

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2025 Chapter Excellence Awards

Chapter delegates accepted annual awards during the virtual Assembly of Delegates.

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Jasmine Shah Named Deputy Executive Director at Sigma Xi

Shah's new duties will include guiding organizational strategy, coordinating Society governance, and strengthening key programs and partnerships.

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Sigma Xi Awards Student Research Grants for Fall 2025 Cycle

Sigma Xi is pleased to announce the awarding of more than $100,000 in student research grants for the Fall 2025 cycle of its Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program.

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Faces of GIAR: Ryan Wang

Recent GIAR award recipient Ryan Wang reflects on his experience as a 2022 grant recipient.

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Gold Key Recipients Honored in Local Chapter Ceremonies

The two honorees were recognized at special events hosted by local Sigma Xi chapters.

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IFoRE '25—Student Research Award Winners

More than 500 science and engineering students from across the globe gathered virtually for the student research competition at the 2025 International Forum on Research Excellence.

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Sigma Xi Announces 2025 Cohort of Fellows — Celebrating Exceptional Contributions to the Scientific Enterprise

The 18 Fellows will be recognized on November 1 during a virtual ceremony at Sigma Xi's annual meeting, the 2025 International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE).

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American Scientist Launches New Human Behavior and Neuroscience Podcast Series

The new limited series, "Wired for This," can be streamed on all major podcast platforms.

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Simon Levin and Jennifer Lewis to Receive Sigma Xi's 2025 Gold Key Awards

The two honorees will be recognized at special events hosted by Sigma Xi chapters at their respective institutions, Princeton and Harvard.

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From the Lab to Lindau: Sigma Xi Student Member Meg Shieh Attends Exclusive Nobel Laureate Meeting

We caught up with the Brown University PhD candidate about her experience.

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Freeman Hrabowski to Receive Sigma Xi McGovern Award

Dr. Hrabowski will be recognized at IFoRE '25, where he will serve as a keynote speaker.

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2025 Sigma Xi Award Winners

Alessandro Sette of the La Jolla Institute for Immunology will receive the 2025 William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement.

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New Sigma Xi Chapter Established at India's Christ University

The July 4 ceremony marked Sigma Xi's first ever chapter in India.

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Sigma Xi Awards Student Research Grants for Spring 2025 Cycle

Sigma Xi is pleased to announce the awarding of more than $120,000 in student research grants for the Spring 2025 cycle of its Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program.

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Sigma Xi Presents Student Awards at 2025 Regeneron ISEF Research Competition

Sigma Xi continued its support through special award judging in Life Science, Physical Science, and Behavioral and Social Science.

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American Scientist Magazine Wins 2025 Neal Award

The magazine was awarded the top prize in the "Best Technical/Scientific Content" category for the article, Gliflozins for Diabetes: From Bark to Bench to Bedside.

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New Sigma Xi Chapter Installed at California State University San Marcos

On March 25th, Sigma Xi installed its newest chapter at California State University San Marcos.

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Brown University Student Chosen for Sigma Xi’s 2025 Lindau Nobel Student Fellowship

Meg Shieh, a PhD candidate at Brown University, will attend the prestigious six-day event beginning June 29 in Lindau, Germany.

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Winners Announced for 2025 Sigma Xi Student Research Showcase

Top awards were given by judges and public vote for the 2025 virtual student competition.

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Faces of GIAR: Sarah Donaher

Recent GIAR award recipient Sarah Donaher reflects on her 2022 GIAR experience, and how it helped launch her career.

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Letter to the Trump Administration about the Future of American Research

A letter to President Trump requesting clarification on the administration’s plan to sustain and advance science in the United States.

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Standing Together for Science in Uncertain Times

A letter to members about the steps Sigma Xi is taking to address the ongoing challenges facing our community.

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Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society Relaunches Emotional Support Program Through Happy Partnership

The renewed partnership will include "Happy" Hour emotional support sessions for members.

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Former Sigma Xi President Fred Shair Dies at Age 88

Sigma Xi lost one of its most distinguished and accomplished leaders on Thursday, January 16, 2025, with the death of former Society president Fredrick H. Shair.

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Faces of GIAR: Ruby Patterson

Recent GIAR award recipient Ruby Patterson reflects on her 2023 GIAR experience, and how it helped launch her career in astrogeology.

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Sigma Xi Awards Student Research Grants for Fall 2024 Cycle

Sigma Xi is pleased to announce the awarding of more than $100,000 in student research grants for the Fall 2024 cycle of its Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program.

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2024 Chapter Excellence Awards

Chapter delegates accepted annual awards on November 14, 2024 during the Assembly of Delegates in Washington, DC.

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New Leaders Chosen in 2024 Sigma Xi Elections

Indiana University's David Allison was elected to be Sigma Xi’s incoming president-elect.

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