Welcome to the home page of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chapter of Sigma Xi. Sigma Xi is an honor society for science and engineering researchers. Today, it is an international society whose programs and activities promote science and honor scientific achievement. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is the location of the international headquarters (Tel: 800-243-6534). The society publishes American Scientist, an award-winning magazine. Each issue features illustrated articles on a broad variety of topics, including biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, computing, psychology, anthropology, mathematics, and technology.

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To become a Sigma Xi member, complete this nomination form (note: form link is at the middle of the page at this link), have 2 Sigma Xi Full members sign it, and turn it in to Dr. Justin Schoof, Sigma Xi Secretary. Please be sure to send a copy of your cv with your application!

Please see this flyer for information about some of the advantages of joining your SIUC Sigma Xi organization!!

Public Lectures Sponsored by Sigma Xi for Fall/Spring 2023-2024:

·    15 September 2023 - KAPLAN AWARD LECTURE

                                   Dr. Aldo D. Migone, Ph.D.

                                       Professor Emeritus, School of Physics and Applied Physics, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Time and Place –4:00 CST, Neckers Building, Room 240 (To join by zoom:

https://siumed-edu.zoom.us/j/85671494310?pwd=QVAvN3ErWThSQUI2RmQ4K3gzTUYrUT09)

Abstract: A fundamental understanding of the interaction of gas (adsorbate) molecules on solid surfaces (substrate) is a necessary first step leading to various applications, such as energy storage, gas separation, sensors, catalysis. Some of the key figures of merits closely associated with molecules' interactions with solid surfaces will be discussed. Techniques to extract these parameters from thermodynamic measurements will be presented. Adsorption studies of simple gas molecules on various solid substrates, such as bulk graphite, carbon nanotubes, metal organic frameworks, and porour carbon, will be discussed. Finally, similarities and differences in the adsorption behavior that arise from the nature of these materials' structural features will also be presented.

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  NEWS:

Our annual Sigma Xi Banquet was held at Hunan Restaurant on May 4th! We initiated new members, presented our awards, heard about interesting research by our Padgett Award winners, and enjoyed great company and food! To see photos from the awards, please click here.

Student members and students of members presented fascinating science at the annual SIU Research Day Forum!

Congratulations to winners of the Graduate Student and Undergraduate Student Best Poster Awards!

We had a great time at our annual Sigma Xi Breakfast in November in Morris Library!

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What is Sigma Xi?

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chapter

Awards, Grants, and Programs

Home Page of the Society

Links of Interest

Sigma Xi -- The Scientific Research Society

Sigma Xi was founded in 1886 as an honor society for science and engineering. The name "Sigma Xi" (pronounced 'zi') stands for "Spoudon Xynones" -- Companions in Zealous Research. Today, it is an international research society whose programs and activities promote the health of the scientific enterprise and honor scientific achievement. There are nearly 90,000 Sigma Xi members in more than 500 chapters at colleges and universities, industrial research centers, and government laboratories. For information about our local awards, click here.

In addition to honoring scientific achievement, Sigma Xi also endeavors to encourage support of original work in science and technology and promote an appreciation within society at large for the role research has played in human progress. During its centennial celebration in 1986, Sigma Xi adopted an additional mission: to foster worldwide interactions among science, technology, and society.

Membership in Sigma Xi is by invitation. Those who have shown potential as researchers are invited to join as associate members. Full membership is conferred upon those who have demonstrated noteworthy achievements in research. Each year the Society initiates more than 5,000 new members. Over the course of the Society's distinguished history, more than 170 members have won the Nobel Prize and many more have earned election to the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering.

Election to Sigma Xi is for life, and acceptance of membership carries certain obligations. The Bylaws of the Society require that each Member-elect and Associate Member-elect must assent, either orally or in writing, to the Pledge of the Society: "I hereby pledge myself, in accordance with the purposes and objectives of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, to foster companionship and cooperation among scientists, to maintain honor, integrity, and honesty in all scientific activities, and to assume the other continuing responsibilities of membership." One of the best ways to fulfill these obligations is through active membership in the Society, including payment of annual dues, participation in chapter or club activities, and recommendation of qualified individuals for membership.

A special centennial issue of AMERICAN SCIENTIST (September-October 1986) describes the Society's history.

The Local Chapter

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE CHAPTER

Sigma Xi was established at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, in 1957. At first it was recognized as a club; then, after a period of successful operation, a formal petition for chapter status was presented to the Society. All aspects of the University's educational and research program in basic and applied sciences were scrutinized and viewed favorably. Chapter status was granted in 1966. Today there are approximately 150 active members in the Chapter. In guiding the Society's activities, the Executive Committee (officers and immediate past-president) follows established Chapter Bylaws. Elected positions are chapter officers and the Committee on Admissions; committees appointed by the President are the Nominating Committee, Kaplan Award Committee, and the Endowed Speaker Program Committee.

2023 Officers (l to r): Matt Young, President; Mary Kinsel, Past President, Justin Schoof, Secretary; Liz DiLalla, Webmaster; James Conder, Treasurer; Riley Marshall, Student Liaison

Click here to see old officer photos...

LINKS TO:   OFFICERS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES   and to   CHAPTER BYLAWS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE -- 2019-2021

PRESIDENTS OF SIUC CHAPTER OF SIGMA XI

PRESIDENTS OF SIUC SIGMA XI CLUB

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