“I know that we are all asked to join many, many societies, but I feel strongly that Sigma Xi is an important one for the community, for our children, and for science as a whole.”
— Michael G. Sarr, Mayo Foundation
“Membership in Sigma Xi provides a way of reaching out to tomorrow's scientists. Chapter activities can forever change the outlook of students in search of meaning and direction.”
— Ronald Weinberg, Lawrence Livermore National Labs
“As the only society to represent all research scientists and not just those in my field, Sigma Xi has provided me with the opportunity to meet with several Congressmen to discuss my concerns about government funding for research.”
— Loran Bieber, University of Michigan
“As an engineer in industry, I value the opportunity to team-up with the science community to address common issues like the promotion of science and engineering literacy.”
— Jean Trinko Mechler, IBM
“I believe that Sigma Xi provides the best career development package for the young scientists, and as a mature scientist, I support these efforts through active membership.”
— Meredith Mason Garcia, Tulane University
“My chapter's Sigma Xi lecture series provides an oasis where I can escape to be refreshed and to keep abreast of science and scientific issues outside my own area of specialty.”
— Howard Ceri, University of Calgary
“To me the greatest value of Sigma Xi membership is the friendship of fellow scientists, many of whom are in fields other than my own.”
— Virginia Lyons, University of Vermont
“Sigma Xi promotes the idea of honor in science, something we should all promote.”
— Lynn Lewis, Mary Washington College
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”
— Thomas A. Edison
“Being involved in Sigma Xi really truly helps one develop the sense of collegiality that is extremly important if you're going to succeed in any professional career, whether it's academic science or industry-related science.”
— Emil T. Chuck, Sigma Xi member since 2003