We are thrilled to announce that Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD has been named the 2024 recipient of Sigma Xi's 2024 McGovern Award. The transcendent physician-scientist is one of the world’s leading minds in vaccine development and diplomacy. We will welcome him as a keynote speaker at
"You get access to a lot of different types of researchers and it's one of the only times you get to branch out, explain your research on different levels, and meet students and professionals in different disciplines."
Attend the Student Summit at
#IFoRE
:
Today's Keynote speaker, Nobel laureate and chemical engineer
@CalTech
's Frances Arnold, inspired all in attendance at
#IFoRE23
during her keynote address and student discussion with the next generation of great scientists.
The People's Choice Award winner in the Student Research Showcase is Jay Gopal of
@NBPSEagles
! His research uses AI to diagnose glaucoma. The public voted that he had the top video of this year's 200 student presenters
#SigmaXiSRS
#scicomm
#Ophthalmology
It’s
#Juneteenth
and the kickoff of Academics for Black Survival and Wellness Week, with a schedule for non-Black folx to focus on history and Black allyship and another for Black folx about self-care and professional development
#Academics4BlackLives
#Academics4BlackLives
:
Checkout our topics and plans for White People & non-Black POC. Tomorrow
#JUNETEENTH
we kick off with Foundations of Black Survival and Wellness. Seven days of growth and professional development. You can make a difference!
#BlackLivesMatter
Congratulations to Sigma Xi associate member
@SonjaMichaluk
on receiving a 2021
@BrowerYouth
Award for "Encouraging Rigorous Citizen Science." The awards from
@earthisland
's New Leaders Initiative go to six youth environmental leaders annually.
We are pleased to announce Juliet
@Eilperin
and Andrew
@Revkin
as the 2021 recipients of Honorary Membership in Sigma Xi. The esteemed
#environmental
journalists will be recognized at next week's virtual
#SigmaXiMtg
.
REGISTER:
READ:
Wir gratulieren Lilian Konicar von der Universitätsklinik für Kinder- und
#Jugendpsychiatrie
der
#MedUniWien
zur Aufnahme als Full Member der
@sigmaxisociety
! Lesen Sie mehr über die Wissenschafterin und die an der
@cornell
gegründeten Society! ⬇️
If you're ready for a
#climatecrisis
conversation that focuses on hope rather than despair, join renowned climate scientist and Sigma Xi member
@KHayhoe
this Wednesday at noon ET. The virtual discussion is free and open to the public. Regsiter:
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply by October 1 for research grants from the Grants in Aid of Research program. The application portal opened today
#grants
#myGIAR
#STEMeducation
#AcademicTwitter
In his latest Keyed In blog post, Sigma Xi President
@NPeppas
reflects on his term, including thoughts on our inaugural IFoRE conference, the upcoming younger generation of scientists, and the Society's steps toward international growth.
Congratulations to all of the winners and participants in this year's
@Society4Science
#ISEF2021
. Sigma Xi judged 267 team projects and awarded first, second, and honorable mention prizes in the Life Science and Physical Science categories. Read more:
Congrats to
@RisaWechsler
for being appointed director of
@KIPAC1
. She will direct the future of astrophysics research at
@SLAClab
and
@Stanford
for five years. Hear her keynote talk at the Big Data in Physics and Astronomy Symposium at
#SigmaXimtg
We are honored to have some of the most accomplished and visionary minds in science and engineering at
#IFoRE
this week, including
@UCSF
's Bruce Alberts and
@UTSA
's Rena Bizios—they'll be recognized with the Sigma Xi Gold Key Award and Proctor Prize, respectively.
Knowing the science behind coronaviruses can help us understand how to protect ourselves and each other. Food safety professor
@benjaminchapman
explains the biology that makes ordering takeout a low risk situation
#imisstakeout
#COVID19
@sciencecomedian
We’re at
#IntelISEF
, the world’s largest international pre-college science competition, to give out awards for the best teams! Our booth is 324, stop by to try our Rubik’s cube challenge. You could win an
@AmSciMag
subscription or free shirt!
In recognition of my work doing high-quality scientific research in the public interest, I’ve been elected a full member of
@SigmaXiSociety
, The International Scientific Research Honor Society!
Catching up with
@absolutelybeaky
... Christine Hamadani received a Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) award in Spring 2019. Hear about her GIAR-funded study of a polymer-protected drug delivery system and its impact on her career as a scientist:
#giar21
Can scientists tell if the new coronavirus was bioengineered? Yes. Was it? No. We teamed up with
@sciencecomedian
to ask
@NCStateVetMed
virologist Barbara Sherry how scientists know the virus that causes COVID-19 has a natural origin
#COVID19
#coronavirus
Thank you to the exceptional women who join Sigma Xi’s leadership after our fall elections - Peizhen Kathy Lu, Jennifer Patterson, Pamela Kerrigan, Heather Arnett, Kelly Crowe, Alli Antar, Andrea Ashley-Oyewole, HollyAnn Harris, Julie Ealy, and Dana Baum.
#WomensHistoryMonth
Happy
#PeriodicTableDay
! Did you know the layout of the
#PeriodicTable
was originally inspired by a game of solitaire?... a favorite of its creator, game-enthusiast Dmitri Mendeleev, who initially laid each element out like his favorite card game! What's your favorite element?
#SciCommSunday
is a brand new event powered by Sigma Xi, taking place November 6 on the final day of
#IFoRE22
. Sessions, panels, and workshops dedicated to the emerging field of Science Communication
#SciComm
. Learn more & register TODAY:
Members of the African American community are needed in science and engineering. In short, Black lives matter to research and all aspects of society. Our full statement of support for racial and social justice:
#BlackLivesMatter
#SigmaXiChapters
#STEM
Meet the Sigma Xi president-elect candidates:
@rboudreau1t
and
@NPeppas
. Active members will vote in an online election starting on November 9 to determine which one will become Sigma Xi president
#SigmaXiChapters
#SigmaXimtg
#IFoRE
begins this week!
Thanks to our Society President,
@NPeppas
for his leadership and vision in bringing the theme of "Science
#Convergence
in an Inclusive and Diverse World" to the reimagining of our annual conference.
#dei
#presidentialaddress
"Nature is the best chemist and the best engineer; evolution is her design process. We can use evolution to build the chemistry of the future."
REGISTER TODAY for the 2023 International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE) to see
@NobelPrize
laureate
@francesarnold
and our
"Two Pillars of Modern Science: Translation and Communication"
In his penultimate letter to members, Sigma Xi President
@NPeppas
discusses the importance of today's research being translational in that it must be applied and communicated to all fields.
Science Policy Boot Camp is July 19–22! Join us at Sigma Xi's headquarters and other locations around North Carolina's
@TheRTP
for a four-day deep dive with experts in
#STEM
policy, communication, and legislation.
Info:
Register:
We're hiring a managing editor for
@AmSciMag
in Research Triangle Park, NC. This job might be for you if you have experience in scientific or academic publishing, managing projects and people, and you have imagination and creativity
#Raleigh
#Durham
#jobs
Friday morning at
#IFoRE
continued with our second
#KeyThought
session—a moving talk from Olin College of Engineering's Gilda Barabino on the long-term impacts of championing diversity and inclusion efforts in STEM education and the research enterprise.
#DEI
#convergence
#IFoRE22
In response to a number of colleges, universities, and secondary schools moving classes online,
@JoVEJournal
will provide free access to its educational STEM videos () through June 15. For access:
#covidclassroom
#COVID19
#academia
Congratulations to all student presenters at the
#IFoRE
Student Summit! The winning oral and poster presenters at last night's award ceremony became the newest inducted members into Sigma Xi.
.
@DrJoeHanson
will be a speaker at a reception during
#AAASmtg
about Sigma Xi's path to the future. Find a Sigma Xi member at the meeting () or email executiveoffice
@sigmaxi
.org if you would like to attend
#SessionSpotlight
: Friday, March 24 at
#SigmaXience
will feature "What can I do with a PhD in science?"—a career paths workshop featuring expert insight from representatives of private industry, academia, non-profit, and engagement. LEARN MORE:
Ninety-five students have been selected to receive grants from the Grants in Aid of Research program. Collectively, they will receive $99,811 for their research.
#myGIAR
#grants
#research
A couple of years ago, I became a full member of
@SigmaXiSociety
. Never imagined it would lead to what I’m currently doing. It’s been a pleasure working with the staff and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Stay tuned for more coming out of our
#scipol
work soon!
Attend
#SciCommSunday
at
#IFoRE
as a one-day event or with your full conference registration! A full day devoted to
#SciComm
—Don't miss the luncheon workshop with
@storycollider
's Edith Gonzalez on personal storytelling tools for
#SciComm
.
REGISTER NOW:
#FeaturedSpeakers
—Our third annual Science Policy Boot Camp will feature a cross-section of exceptional thought leaders to provide insight and first-hand knowledge of science policy and the lawmaking process. Check out the full lineup and secure your spot TODAY...
space is
Join us July 26-29, 2022 for a four-day deep dive into state-level policy making with practitioners, leading experts in science policy, communication, and engagement. Space is limited so register NOW to reserve your spot!
#SciPol
@SeaGrantNC
@BWFUND
Thanks to the hard-working judges who evaluated the impressive student research projects for Sigma Xi's special interdisciplinary awards at this week's
@Society4Science
#RegeneronISEF
conference.
Congratulations to the winners!
I am fortunate to be nominated and elected as a full member of the prestigious
@SigmaXiSociety
scientific research honor society, immensely grateful to my mentors for their invaluable guidance and support!
I have immediately commenced my first responsibility as a mentor for the
Sigma Xi is excited to support the exchange between generations, scientific disciplines, and cultures at the
@lindaunobel
Laureate Meetings. Our new partnership provides a unique opportunity for students and postdocs to connect and share research with
@NobelPrize
laureates,
Congratulations
@NPeppas
! We are looking forward to your innovative leadership as Sigma Xi's president-elect, president, and immediate past-president over the next three years.
As
@SigmaXiSociety
president,
@NPeppas
will lead the organization to enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science & engineering, and promote the public's understanding of science:
@TexasChE
@UTBiomedical
The Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference starts this week at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport. The event is made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors.
#SigmaXimtg
#bigdata
#scicomm