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Dr. Tilghman will receive Sigma Xi's highest honor for her exceptional contributions to science in the field of molecular biology and leadership in STEM education.

2020 GIAR recipient April Stabbins received funding to study how coral species interact with methane seeps in the deep sea.

We check in with Grants in Aid of Research recipient Chhandak Basu, who received a GIAR award as a PhD student in 2002.

We check in with Grants in Aid of Research recipient Peter Roopnarine, who received a GIAR award as a PhD student in 1990.

Sigma Xi is pleased to announce the awarding of 97 student research grants for the Spring 2022 cycle of its Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program.

Meet the new Society president, Marija Strojnik, as she and the other newly elected leaders begin their terms this month for the upcoming 2024 fiscal year.

American Scientist magazine has been recognized for its excellence and leadership in association publishing with four 2023 EXCEL Awards from SIIA’s Association Media and Publishing (AM&P).

The Linus Pauling Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biochemistry at the California Institute of Technology, will be the featured Saturday speaker for Sigma Xi's annual conference, taking place November 10–12, 2023 in Long Beach, California.

The distinguished Duke University professor and regular contributor to American Scientist magazine passed away on June 14 at the age of 81.

Sigma Xi continued its support by judging and awarding Life and Physical Science special awards.

Top awards were given by judges and public vote for the 2023 virtual student competition.

Sigma Xi will donate $1 to the global reforestation charity for every $25 donated to the Society. Each contribution will support scientific research and go toward the planting of one tree.

In the new role, Bankston will lead a project that examines science policy engagement at the state level and determines the skills, knowledge, and resources required by scientists to successfully influence public policy.

The March 30th ceremony was held in-person at Northwell Health in Manhasset, New York and presided over by Sigma Xi President-elect Marija Strojnik.

We check in with Grants in Aid of Research recipient Soumya Varma, who received a GIAR award as a PhD student in 2021.

The three-day annual conference will welcome scientists, engineers, students, artists, and supporters of science worldwide to celebrate research excellence and participate in discussions and demonstrations of excellence in the research enterprise.

Sigma Xi is pleased to announce the awarding of 82 student research grants for the Fall 2022 cycle of its Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program.

The new online platform will provide opportunities for members and volunteers to connect and engage in Society programs, mentorship opportunities, and chapter events.

We check in with Grants in Aid of Research recipient Daniel H. Sandweiss, who received a GIAR award as a PhD student in 1984.