Curious about NASA’s Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission that helps scientists better understand climate change and ocean dynamics from space? Our next Science by the Slice with UNC's Dr. Tamlin Pavelsky is next Wed. at 12:30pm. #hybrid LEARN MORE: sconc.wildapricot.org/event-6509622
05.02.2026 19:57 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We’re proud to announce that Jasmine Shah has been appointed deputy executive director at Sigma Xi, effective February 1, 2026. Jasmine’s remarkable 35-year journey at Sigma Xi continues in this key senior strategic leadership role. READ MORE: https://ow.ly/L4Pl50Y5IWF
30.01.2026 13:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ryan Wang reflects on how his 2022 GIAR award helped him grow as a scientific thinker and writer, deepen his neuroscience research experience, and build confidence to pursue further opportunities.
Read more: https://ow.ly/NjSC50Y0O7U
Apply Today: https://ow.ly/PHzI50Y0O6m
Great science thrives when we recognize those who lead, discover, and mentor. Nominate a fellow member for a Sigma Xi Award, including the Young Investigator Award, Chubb Award for Innovation, and Wyatt Tech. Transfer Award.
LEARN MORE: https://ow.ly/CYaT50Y0oe4
NOMINATE: https://ow.ly/iVj150Y0oe7
Join us Thursday at 12:30 ET for our first Science by the Slice 🍕 of 2026!
NC State’s Dr. Matt Bertone will share fascinating stories from his work identifying insects, arthropods, and other organisms submitted to a state diagnostic lab. 🕷️🐝🦟🐜🔍
sconc.wildapricot.org/event-6476160
What does it take to design a sustainable tomorrow? In his latest letter to members, Sigma Xi President Dan Rubenstein highlights power, inspiration, and integrity as drivers for turning ideas into action—and challenges chapters to amplify impact locally. READ MORE: https://ow.ly/VImX50XMENm
19.12.2025 17:43 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Your year-end gift to Sigma Xi’s Annual Fund advances research and helps fund programs that invest in the next generation of scientists—all while maximizing your 2025 tax benefits.
Make your tax-deductible gift by December 31: https://ow.ly/OoXv50XKyWl
Sigma Xi Members: Join us TODAY at 12 Noon ET for a free "Happy" Hour emotional health event. "Conscious Leadership for Scientists: Reset, Reconnect & Realign" -- a virtual workshop to help manage stress and stay healthy and connected through the holiday season.
REGISTER: https://wkf.ms/3EqJxC9
Today is the day! — #GivingTuesday
Help power discovery by making a gift to Sigma Xi to support student research, Society programs, and Sigma Xi’s mission since 1886 to advance excellence in research.
GIVE TODAY: https://ow.ly/zhW850XANa3
#SupportScience #SigmaXi #FuelResearch
The results are in! Thanks to all Sigma Xi members who voted in this year's leadership elections and congratulations to our newly elected committee members, associate directors, directors, treasurer, and president-elect.
FULL RESULTS: https://ow.ly/qaT950XAfj1
Save the date! #GivingTuesday is December 2nd! Make your first gift of the holiday season one that supports science and students. Your gift fuels discovery, empowers students, and strengthens science for society and the greater good. Learn more: https://ow.ly/RcBQ50Xxb7W
24.11.2025 21:27 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
This Thanksgiving week, we’re grateful for the scientists who make discovery possible. Take this opportunity to nominate a deserving member for one of the prestigious 2026 Sigma Xi Awards. Visit sigmaxi.org/awards to learn more about the unique qualifications for each award and submit nominations.
24.11.2025 18:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎉 Congratulations to the student award winners from IFoRE '25!
These emerging researchers represent the next generation of scientific excellence—driving discovery, innovation, and collaboration forward. Follow the link below for a full list of winners:
https://ow.ly/ocYo50Xr9BI
Meet the 2025 Sigma Xi Fellows: https://ow.ly/E47X50XpIvQ
One of Sigma Xi's highest honors, this year's 18 Fellows embody the spirit of scientific discovery, leadership, and contributions to the Society and research enterprise.
📢 Calling all student and early-career scientists!
Want to host an event, start an outreach project, or boost science advocacy on your campus?
Apply for a Research!America Microgrant and make it happen!
https://ow.ly/XIRi50Xo3xN
Science by the Slice returns this Thursday! Join us at our Frontier RTP headquarters for NC State's Adam Hartstone-Rose's talk, "Winnie the Pooh and Other Stories About Masticatory Adaptation."
Hybrid event - join virtually or in-person; free registration: https://ow.ly/g5RY50XlQU0
#SigmaXiElections are now open! Members can begin voting today for president-elect and treasurer, as well as directors & associate directors for their local regions and constituencies. Members should receive personalized email ballot links for voting. Meet the candidates: https://ow.ly/QaWL50XlOBl
03.11.2025 14:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Starting Soon!
Today's 2:35pm block features 4 ignite-style talks in the "Better STEM Education" breakout discussing topics of student empowerment, female entrepeneurship, place-based learning, and hands-on learning experience (HOLEs) https://ow.ly/qTiR50Xl7iX
#SessionSpotlight
Coming up at 1:25pm— "Green(er) Chemistry: Applying the 12 Principles Across Disciplines" #IFoRE student and professional panel discussion. https://ow.ly/QJVc50Xl6HH
#SessionSpotlight
Today at 11:10am, #IFoRE25 attendees can join a panel with the winners of Sigma Xi's three newest awards - Meghan Barrett, Ryota Tamura, and Santiago Perez-Lemet, discussing scientific innovations, the applications and challenges for real-world solutions. https://ow.ly/UUJP50XkYPG
#SessonSpotlight
2025 Young Investigator Award winner Amir Gandomi gives a keynote talk Friday at #IFoRE25. Join us at 9 am ET for his session on aritificial intelligence and how it can be harnessed responsibly to address pressing global challenges. Join us virtually: https://ow.ly/jYqN50XkwVi
It's almost time! The all-virtual #IFoRE25 is just 2 days away. Registered? Log in to the IFoRE event page on Whova to start planning your session agenda: ow.ly/hotO50Xk0eT
#SigmaXiConference #Innovation #STEMLeaders #ResearchMatters #GlobalScienceCommunity #NextGenScientists #Sustainability #AI
We congratulate School of Medicine and @lji.org faculty Alessandro Sette for winning the 2025 William Procter Prize from @sigmaxi.bsky.social!
His 40-year work on T-cell epitopes has transformed immunity research and vaccine design.
Read more 📰 tinyurl.com/bdds4pz3
IFoRE '25 #SessionSpotlight
Johns Hopkins University student Sara Kaufman is hosting one of the #NextGen student-led sessions at next week's virtual IFoRE conference. Part of the unique convergence of students and professionals at IFoRE '25. Registration deadline is Mon., Oct. 27 experienceifore.org
IFoRE '25 #SessionSpotlight
Université de Caen Normandie's Antoine Langeard will present "Expert Delphi and Citizen Diagnostics on Fall Risks in Urban Spaces for an Aging Society." Saturday 11/1 at IFoRE '25. Registration deadline Oct. 27! experienceifore.org/agenda
IFoRE '25 #SessionSpotlight
Cybersecurity expert Nadine Fares will present, "Responsible AI and the UN SDG 2030 Agenda: Bridging Law, Security, and Sustainability." Friday 10/31 at IFoRE '25. Follow link below for more schedule highlights. Registration deadline Oct. 27! experienceifore.org/agenda
IFoRE '25 #SessionSpotlight
Behavioral ecologist and Sigma Xi president Dan Rubenstein will host "Place-based learning in Kenya's Pastoralist Communities." Friday 10/31 at IFoRE '25. Follow link below for more schedule highlights. Registration Deadline 10/27! experienceifore.org/agenda
IFoRE '25 #SessionSpotlight
University of North Dakota's Lee Ann Rawlins Williams will present "Sustainable Science Starts with People: Mental Health, Resilience, and the Future of Research." Friday at IFoRE '25. Follow link below for more agenda highlights. REGISTER NOW! experienceifore.org/agenda
🌍 Science thrives when members lead the way.
It’s almost time to vote in the 2025 Sigma Xi Elections!
Meet your president-elect candidates:
🌟 Beverly Karplus Hartline
🌟 Carlo Segre
🌟 Jeffrey Vitter
Learn more: https://ow.ly/G9pk50XehxN
🗳️ Voting begins November 3 for active Sigma Xi members
IFoRE '25 #SessionSpotlight
Elizabeth Ambos will host and moderate a panel discussion on the global expansion and sustainability of undergraduate research. A virtual breakout session Friday 10/31 at 1:25 pm — Follow link below for more schedule highlights.
REGISTER NOW! experienceIFoRE.org
