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All active Sigma Xi members are encouraged to vote in the Society’s 2016 elections. Voting takes place online and opens at 8 a.m. EST on November 14.

The District of Columbia Chapter created a new model last year for how Sigma Xi chapters can support scientists in other parts of the world.

Whether you attend in person or follow the meeting on social media using #SigmaXimtg, here are highlights you won’t want to miss.

Sigma Xi's first Gold Key Award will go to Norman Augustine. In his retirement, after serving as chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corp., he is dedicated to two areas that could help create jobs and improve national security.

Individuals interested in science and engineering can join Sigma Xi’s Affiliate Circle and be part of its diverse and talented network of people who support and work for excellence in scientific research.

In his November–December letter, Sigma Xi President Tee Guidotti emphasizes the importance of civil behavior within the research community.

Three of the four major candidates for United States president have responded to key questions about science, engineering, technology, health, and the environment. Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is member of the coalition that provided the questions.

Sigma Xi Executive Director and CEO John Nemeth encourages members to partner with leaders in their area to support local research, and to recruit inductees and affiliates.

igma Xi is planning to launch the first high school virtual chapter that would connect high school researchers and their teachers with local Sigma Xi chapters.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is in a group of 56 nonpartisan organizations, led by ScienceDebate.org and representing scientists and engineers worldwide, that is calling on the U.S. presidential candidates to address a set of key science and technology-related questions.

People send out signals constantly through their mood, behavior, physiology, and even their environment. It’s the job of Sigma Xi 2016 Young Investigator Award Winner Tiago Falk and his lab to investigate and enhance how those signals are received and used intelligently by machines for the betterment of humankind.

The lives of those who travel by air are significantly more safe thanks to engineering research by Sigma Xi’s 2016 William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement winner Jan Achenbach of Northwestern University.

Sigma Xi’s 2016 John P. McGovern Award, given in large part to recognize a researcher’s impact on society, will go to an advocate for scientists getting their discoveries into the world.

To celebrate Sigma Xi’s 130-year anniversary in 2016, learn about the first ten chapters and see what many of them are doing today.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society has a new section on its website devoted to supporting the careers of members.

Sigma Xi President Tee Guidotti describes how scientific research is morphing from its roots as a vocation to a profession, and raises the question of whether there is a need for a formal code of ethics for research.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society launches the Research Communications Initiative to help scientists and engineers enhance the impact of their research by broad dissemination.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is pleased to announce recipients of its 2016 prizes and awards.

Sigma Xi won three awards for its magazine, <em>American Scientist</em> at Association Media & Publishing's 36th Annual EXCEL Awards Gala on June 27 in Washington, D.C.

It is the greatest of honors and such a pleasure for me to announce the inaugural Sigma Xi Gold Key Award, Sigma Xi's highest accolade.