Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society

"Research excellence is important because it fuels breakthrough discoveries, drives technological innovation, and addresses pressing global challenges. Excellence in research can transform societies, inform policy decisions, and advance the frontiers of science. Thus, our pursuit of research excellence is fundamental to the global standing of our scientific community." Read the December letter to members from Sigma Xi President Kathy Lu: https://ow.ly/RjIS50Ukl30

#GivingTuesday is December 3rd! Make your first gift of the holiday season one that supports science and nurtures students' interests in #STEM. If you would like to make a new tax-deductible investment in our mission, visit https://ow.ly/u7s650UjkFx

Congratulations to the 46 award-winning students at the IFoRE '24 Student Research Competition! The high school, undergraduate, and graduate students were awarded in each scientific discipline and education level. Special awards were also given for interdisciplinary research and student choice awards. Thanks to all presenting students who attended. See the full list of winners HERE --->>> https://ow.ly/VipF50Ufao3

#SponsorSpotlight Thank you to our IFoRE '24 Silver Sponsors! All five of these exceptional organizations contribute to #STEM students & young professionals finding successful paths into elite educational & dynamic career opportunities. quantexa.com happilabs.org cnsi.ucla.edu nacdonline.org pace.edu/seidenberg

#IFoRE24 — Special Live Stream! Join us virtually today at 3:20pm for this special free live stream from IFoRE '24... "Taking Stock of Election 2024: Challenges and Opportunities for Science (Panel)" LIVE STREAM: https://ow.ly/nIpo50U7QuK

#SponsorSpotlight Join us in thanking #IFoRE24 Gold Sponsor, IBM, and honoring long-time IBM executive, Nicholas Donofrio as a 2024 Sigma Xi Fellow. This week's IFoRE conference wouldn't be possible without our generous sponsorship partners. IBM integrates technology and expertise, providing infrastructure, software, and consulting services for clients as they pursue the digital transformation of the world’s mission-critical businesses. ibm.com experienceIFoRE.org

Whova is the official mobile app platform for #IFoRE24. We encourage attendees to download it and sign in with your registration email in advance of this week's conference to view information about agenda sessions, speakers, locations, and ways to connect. https://lnkd.in/eVF-UvKi

#SponsorSpotlight Thanks to UAB School of Engineering for their IFoRE '24 platinum sponsorship! The UAB School of Engineering provides undergraduate students with a solid foundation in engineering fundamentals with a curriculum focused on experiential learning opportunities and progressively advanced hands-on applications. Visit their table and learn about their 15 tracks and graduate degree programs at next week's IFoRE conference! uab.edu/engineering experienceIFoRE.org

#SponsorSpotlight Next week's #IFoRE conference wouldn't be possible without our generous sponsorship partners. Thanks to the Rita Allen Foundation for their 2024 platinum sponsorship! The Rita Allen Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports and seeds early-career biomedical scholars doing pioneering research. ritaallen.org/ experienceIFoRE.org

#SponsorSpotlight Next week's #IFoRE conference wouldn't be possible without our generous sponsorship partners. Thanks to Burroughs Wellcome Fund for their 2024 platinum sponsorship! The Burroughs Wellcome Fund serves and strengthens society by nurturing a diverse group of leaders in biomedical sciences to improve human health through education and powering discovery in frontiers of greatest need. bwfund.org experienceIFoRE.org