June 28, 2023
For Immediate Release
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. ― American Scientist, a publication of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, has been recognized for its excellence and leadership in association publishing. For the third consecutive year, SIIA’s Association Media and Publishing (AM&P) presented the Society’s magazine with four EXCEL Awards during a live ceremony.
The 43rd annual awards, which is open to nonprofit and for-profit associations, presented 211 awards across 74 categories. Building upon its four silver awards in 2022, American Scientist took home one Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze Awards in 2023. The four awards were:
Sigma Xi has published American Scientist since 1913. Six issues per year showcase articles written by the world’s leading researchers, who share descriptions of their work and their perspectives on today’s leading issues in science, technology, engineering, and math. With a combination of clear writing and editing, beautiful photography, and innovative graphics, American Scientist contributes toward Sigma Xi's mission to "promote the public's understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition.” Sigma Xi is a multidisciplinary, international honor society for scientists and engineers. In addition to promoting the public understanding of science, Sigma Xi supports the health of the research enterprise and fosters integrity in research.
AM&P has recognized American Scientist with EXCEL Awards in the past, including 10 Gold Awards, 10 Silver Awards, and 10 Bronze Awards since 2016. See the full list of 2023 winners.