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Sigma Xi member Andrea Ghez was selected today to receive the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics jointly with Reinhard Genzel.

"Neither Sigma Xi nor American Scientist will endorse a candidate in the upcoming election or future elections." writes Sigma Xi CEO.

This online discussion on September 11, 2020 will address the epidemiology and risk assessment of COVID-19 infection.

This online discussion on August 28 will review the different approaches to vaccine development, and their strengths and weaknesses, and the role of the virus target in the process.

Three teams that won funding in July from #SciCommMake share their progress.

As a Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer, Robbin Chapman gave a public, livestream lecture on the roles that academic institutions, faculty, and others in STEM can play in improving inequitable student outcomes.

Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen received two research grants through the Grants in Aid of Research program, thanks to funds from the National Academy of Sciences.

What are we learning about the human brain that could advance your research?

The research we do is foundational to creating the new knowledge required to address problems in our society.

Walter E. Massey, PhD, is the 2020 recipient of the Society’s most prestigious award and will address the Society on November 7 during the virtual Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference.

The Fellows will be recognized during the virtual Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference.

Sigma Xi members are invited to attend the kick-off event for the introduction to a state-level science policy series. RSVPs are required.

Frederick will try a new way to engage the public with science online.

Sigma Xi is urging the social media platform to demonstrate a commitment to ending its role in the dissemination of violent rhetoric, racial discrimination, and disinformation.

The decision announced on Tuesday to rescind a policy is a welcome change in course from the federal government.

On July 15, Sigma Xi joined other organizations in signing a letter to United States Vice President Mike Pence.

Sigma Xi's magazine has been recognized for its leadership in association publishing.

Teams of scientists, artists, and science communicators will help address the pandemic.

Sigma Xi invites undergraduate and graduate students to apply by October 1 for research grants from its Grants in Aid of Research program.