2015 Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & Student Research Conference Registration
October 22 - 25, 2015
(Student events on October 23-24)
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Welcome to registration for the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & Student Research Conference. The Annual Meeting conducts the business of the Society through chapter delegate representation. The Research Conference features professional, undergraduate and graduate student poster presentations in all fields of science and engineering.
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
Student Presenters
Students who wish to present their research must complete a 2-step registration and abstract submission process.
Student Expenses
Students can anticipate expenses to include registration fees, hotel, travel, some meals, ground transportation, etc.
Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & Student Research Conference |
| Registration Type | Fee US$ | Description |
| Chapter Delegates
| $325 | Includes the opening reception Wednesday evening; Assembly of Delegates, caucus meetings, leadership workshop, and town hall meeting on Thursday; Friday's Assembly of Delegates, leadership workshops, Young Investigator Award keynote luncheon & lecture, professional research and chapter poster session, Q&A with science journalist Miles O'Brien, and evening Science Cafe; the Saturday Power-up continental breakfast, Student Research Conference, McGovern Award luncheon & lecture, career development workshops, Evan Ferguson Award lecture, Student Research Conference and Chapter Award ceremony and Saturday evening banquet with Procter Prize lecture; Sunday Farewell continental breakfast and closing ceremony. |
| Sigma Xi Student Members | $200 | For presenting and non-presenting dues-paying student members. Includes the Friday Young Investigator Award keynote luncheon & lecture, professional research and Sigma Xi chapter poster session, Q&A with science journalist Miles O'Brien, and evening Science Cafe; the Saturday Power-up continental breakfast, Student Research Conference, McGovern Award luncheon & lecture, career development workshops, Evan Ferguson Award lecture, Student Research Conference and Chapter Award Ceremony, and Saturday evening banquet with Procter Prize lecture; Sunday Farewell continental breakfast and closing ceremony. |
| Non-Member Students | $225 | For presenting and non-presenting students who are not dues-paying members of Sigma Xi. Includes the Friday Young Investigator Award keynote luncheon & lecture, professional research and Sigma Xi chapter poster session, Q&A with science journalist Miles O'Brien, and evening Science Cafe; the Saturday Power-up continental breakfast, Student Research Conference, McGovern Award luncheon & lecture, career development workshops, Evan Ferguson Award lecture, Student Research Conference and Chapter Award Ceremony,and Saturday evening banquet with Procter Prize lecture; Sunday Farewell continental breakfast and closing ceremony. |
| General Participants | $325 | Includes the Friday Young Investigator Award keynote luncheon & lecture, professional research and Sigma Xi chapter poster session, Q&A with science journalist Miles O'Brien, and evening Science Cafe; the Saturday Power-up continental breakfast, Student Research Conference, McGovern Award luncheon & lecture, career development workshops, Evan Ferguson Award lecture, Student Research Conference and Chapter Award Ceremony, and Saturday evening banquet with Procter Prize lecture; Sunday Farewell continental breakfast and closing ceremony.
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| One Day Pass | $125 | Available to any participant for Saturday, October 24 only; Sigma Xi membership is not required. Includes the Saturday Power-up continental breakfast, Student Research Conference, McGovern Award luncheon & lecture, career development workshops, Evan Ferguson Award lecture, Student Research Conference and Chapter Award Ceremony, and Saturday evening banquet with Procter Prize lecture. |
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| Event | Description |
| Young Investigator Keynote Luncheon & Lecture
Friday, October 23 | The award presentation and lecture will follow the luncheon. (Included with registration.) Tickets will be provided only to those who select the option to attend the event during online registration. |
| Professional Research and Chapter Poster Session
Friday, October 23 | Professional researchers present posters about their work. Sigma Xi chapters present posters about their activities. |
| Science Cafes
Friday, October 23 | Science talks at locations near the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. |
| Power-up Breakfast
Saturday, October 24 | Students, Exhibitors and Judges prepare for the student poster competition by powering up with a light continental breakfast. The Judge orientation will be conducted prior to breakfast. (Included with registration.) Tickets will be provided only to those who select the option to attend the event during online registration. |
| McGovern Award Lecture & Luncheon
Saturday, October 24 | The award presentation and lecture will follow the luncheon. (Included with registration.) Tickets will be provided only to those who select the option to attend the event during online registration. |
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Sigma Xi Banquet
Saturday, October 24 | The Saturday evening banquet is the capstone of an exciting conference featuring the presentation of The Procter Prize Award & lecture. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, conversation, music and a cash bar. (Included with registration.) Tickets will be provided only to those who select the option to attend the event during online registration. |
Farewell Breakfast
Sunday, October 25
| The Farewell continental breakfast. (Included with registration.) Tickets will be provided only to those who select the option to attend the event during online registration. |
Optional Fee |
| Bus Transportation to the Airport
Sunday, October 25 | Bus Tickets are US$15 each and can be purchased during online registration. Sigma Xi will arrange for buses to take attendees from the hotel to the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) immediately following the conclusion of the final Assembly of Delegates on Sunday morning. A ticket is required to board the bus. |
Registration Payments & Receipts
Payments may be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit card. Chapter Designated Delegates may use Chapter EFT. Contact meeting@sigmaxi.org for other payment options. Receipts will be included in each registrant's packet on-site at the meeting.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- To receive a full refund of registration fees, written notification of the cancellation must be sent to meeting@sigmaxi.org by Monday, October 19, 2015.
- Effective Tuesday, October 20, 2015, a $25 processing fee will be deducted from all approved refunds.
- Requests for refunds of purchased bus tickets will be accepted through Monday, October 19, 2015.
- Refund requests for registration fees only will be accepted through November 20, 2015.
- Pro-rating of fees based on the proportion of the meeting attended cannot be authorized.
- Sigma Xi reserves the right to refuse refund requests.
Policy on Respect
The Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & Student Research Conference should be a positive experience for all. Sigma Xi's Policy on Respect hopes to ensure this goal.
Photography Notice
Photographs may be taken during the meeting. These photographs will be the property of Sigma Xi and may be placed on our website or in promotional collateral.
Questions or comments? meeting@sigmaxi.org