Sigma Xi

The purpose of this organization is 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. In addition, this organization aims to foster a love of research in younger students with minimal research experience and provide support and community for students with more substantial research experience.

We have two primary audiences for this chapter of Sigma Xi: older students with substantial independent research, and younger students who want to become more involved in research but who have not yet done independent research. Students with substantial research are well suited to become an

Associate Member of Sigma Xi, and students who want to become more involved in research are well suited to becoming part of the Immerse Program. Activities for Associate Members include: attending a bi-weekly chapter meeting, Coffee Talks where several Associate Members gather to discuss their research, meetings to improve public speaking and slide creation, meetings about research awards and grants to apply to, and meetings with research faculty to gain advice and insight.

Activities for Immerse Program members include: attending bi-weekly workshops that teach them how to conduct research, completing monthly assignments on their proposed research topic, and presenting their research at RISE.

Membership Benefits
Connection to other talented and dedicated student researchers. Access to networking events and other professional development opportunities. Belonging in a community of student researchers at Northeastern.