Sigma Xi
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society (ΣΞ) is a non-profit honor society for scientists and engineers. Sigma Xi was founded at Cornell University by a junior faculty member and a small group of graduate students in 1886 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious honor societies. Membership in Sigma Xi is by invitation only, where members nominate others on the basis of their research achievements or potential. Sigma Xi goals aim to honor excellence in scientific investigation and encourage cooperation among researchers in all fields of science and engineering. Many of the world's most influential scientists have been members of Sigma Xi, such as Albert Einstein, Linus Pauling, Barbara McClintock, and Sally Ride.
| Sigma Xi | |
|---|---|
| ΣΞ | |
| Founded | 1886 Cornell University |
| Type | Honor Society |
| Affiliation | ACHS (former) |
| Scope | International |
| Mission statement | To enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science and engineering, and promote the public's understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition. |
| Motto | Companions in Zealous Research |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Publication | American Scientist |
| Chapters | 350 Active in the United States, 170 Inactive, 20+ International |
| Members | 60,000 collegiate |
| Headquarters | 3200 East NC Highway 54 Ste 300 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 United States |
| Website | sigmaxi.org |
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