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Together, we exceeded our $10,000 fundraising goal to give people science-based messages about COVID-19!

Two teams of scientists and artists will receive funding for projects that share science with the public.

Three Sigma Xi chapters have received grants to enhance the health of the research enterprise in their local communities.

This Giving Tuesday Now – May 5, 2020 – a new global day of giving and unity, Sigma Xi and Science Talk have set a goal to raise $10,000 to provide the evidence-based information that people need to stay safe.

A new competition for artists and scientists is going virtual!

How do scientists know the virus that causes COVID-19 has a natural origin?

Virologist Barbara Sherry explains where SARS-CoV-2 came from, and how scientists trace it back to the source.

Ciara Crochet received a grant as an undergraduate student.

Sigma Xi members and supporters raised $15,864 on Giving Tuesday to send American Scientist to 719 high schools throughout 2020.

A panel of artists, astrophysicists, and neuroscientists discuss their collaborations and what it was like to work together.

Surbhi Sharma received two Sigma Xi grants as a PhD student that led to published research.

Members can submit nominations until June 30, 2020, for candidates in the next Sigma Xi elections.

Students are invited to submit an abstract by April 17 to present an oral or poster presentation.

Artists and filmmakers may submit their work through July 31.

Social distancing seems extreme, but it's not new in the history of humanity.

Food safety expert Benjamin Chapman shares what the science says about how to keep your food preparation safe from the coronavirus.

Deadlines have been extended to submit professional abstracts for symposia sessions and student abstracts for oral research presentations.

Science communicator Brian Malow asks food safety professor Benjamin Chapman of North Carolina State University.

Sigma Xi has partnered with science communicator Brian Malow to connect your questions about COVID-19 with scientists.

As the world transitions to social distancing and canceled conferences due to COVID-19, Sigma Xi provides a virtual platform for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to present their research.