The Charleston (SC) Chapter of Sigma Xi is made up of scientists from many professional scientific areas, including those at the the Department of Natural Resources Marine Resources Research Institute, the Hollings Marine Laboratory, the NOAA National Ocean Service (NOS), the US Vegetable Laboratory, NIST, The Citadel, the Medical University of South Carolina, the College of Charleston, and Charleston Southern University. The membership ranges from undergraduate students beginning their scientific careers to professional scientists living in the area.
The Chapter sponsors research grants and scientific awards for researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, colloquia, scientific field trips, outreach events, several talks a year including hosting a Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer during Darwin Week and a speaker of national reputation at its Annual Banquet in the Spring. Although most activities are directed primarily at undergraduate and graduate students on the above campuses, we are always looking for new ways to work with local school teachers, postdoctoral researchers, and professional scientists. Your feedback as members is always appreciated, and suggestions for new programs and activities are always welcome!
By choosing to affiliate your membership with the Charleston Chapter of Sigma Xi, you are ensuring that a portion of your yearly dues are directed to the chapter. The chapter relies on these funds to run local programs. If you are already a member of Sigma Xi and would like to join our chapter, then join us here!