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The Institute on Science for Global Policy and Sigma Xi co-hosted a workshop to find actionable steps to improve how science is communicated with the public.

Frank H. Wadsworth, a Sigma Xi member who turns 100 years old in November, reflects on his career with <em>American Scientist</em> managing editor Fenella Saunders.

David Williams has a vision: to develop technologies that will help understand how we see and assist in curing blinding eye disease. He is the 2015 recipient of Sigma Xi’s William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement.

How do we ask a colleague to join Sigma Xi? It takes preparation.

If you aren’t attending Sigma Xi's Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference, you can follow both events on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using #SigmaXimtg.

John C. Nemeth has been named interim executive director of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society. He began his duties October 1, 2015 at the Society's administrative offices.

SciStarter would like Sigma Xi members to participate, or lead, a citizen science project in their local areas.

Renowned entomologist and National Medal of Science Award winner Dr. May Berenbaum will be honored at Sigma Xi’s Annual Meeting with the Society’s John P. McGovern Award. Sigma Xi spoke with her about her research.

Journalist Miles O'Brien will be inducted as an honorary member into Sigma Xi this year. On a Google Hangout, he shared his advice for scientists who would like to share science with the public.

Dr. Larry Johnson, recipient of Sigma Xi's 2015 service award, shares his tips and experience as a leader of the Texas A & M University Sigma Xi Chapter.

Registration is now open for Sigma Xi's Annual Meeting! Students are invited to present their work in the meeting's Student Research Conference.

Sigma Xi President Mark Peeples asks chapter members to send in a description of their most successful or unique program.

New leaders are taking the helm of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society as fiscal year 2016 begins.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society has moved its international headquarters within Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society’s magazine <em>American Scientist</em> recently garnered more recognition as a leader in the publishing industry. The magazine was honored with two Silver Awards at the 35th Annual EXCEL Awards Gala held June 15 in Washington, D.C.

We had such a great time at the 2014 Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference that we’ve moved up our 2015 meeting dates so we can see you sooner! This year's Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference will be held October 22-25 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Greetings from your new president! I am proud to be taking the helm July 1 of our great organization at a time when we have so many opportunities.

On May 14, 2015, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society hosted a live and public Google Hangout with its 2015 Young Investigator Award Winner, Dr. Melissa A. Kenny. A recording of the Google Hangout and a transcript are on Kenney' award page.

Congratulations to the 13 Sigma Xi members who were elected this year to the National Academy of Sciences.

<em>American Scientist</em> built on its reputation as a high-quality magazine in this year’s APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. The magazine of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society collected two Awards of Excellence in the international communications contest.