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What is Sigma Xi?

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From About Sigma Xi (National):

Sigma Xi (Xi is pronounced with a "Z" sound—"Zi"—as in "xylophone") was founded in 1886 to honor excellence in scientific investigation and encourage a sense of companionship and cooperation among researchers in all fields of science and engineering. Today, it is an international, multidisciplinary research society whose programs and activities promote the health of the scientific enterprise and honor scientific achievement. There are nearly 65,000 Sigma Xi members in more than 100 countries around the world. Sigma Xi chapters, more than 500 in all, can be found at colleges and universities, industrial research centers and government laboratories. The Society endeavors to encourage support of original work across the spectrum of science and technology and to promote an appreciation within society at large for the role research has played in human progress.

To that end, Sigma Xi publishes award-winning American Scientist magazine, awards hundreds of grants annually to promising student researchers and sponsors a variety of programs that serve science and society. Primary programmatic interests include research ethics, science and engineering education, the public understanding of science, international research networking and the overall health of the research enterprise. At the new Sigma Xi Center in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, the Society is enhancing and expanding programs in support of its members, chapters and the research community.

Marquette Chapter

The Marquette Chapter of Sigma Xi was founded in 1962. It currently counts about 110 members, including three life members. About half come from each of the scientific and engineering departments at Marquette. The other half come from the Medical College of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, the Zablocki VA Medical Center, and many local firms. For example, Chapter President Marjory Stewart owns and runs an intellectual property and business law firm. The chapter works to promote scientific research and collaboration. Activities ebb and flow with the interests of chapter leadership, but each year the chapter usually hosts a poster session, a minisymposium, an initiation banquet, and occasional additional activities. The chapter actively encourages participation from the public in all activities.

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