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Charleston Chapter of Sigma XiThe Scientific Research Society |
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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, Charleston Southern University, and MeadWestvaco. The Charleston Chapter is made up of over 450 members who range from undergraduate students beginning their scientific careers to professional scientists living in the area. The main objective of the Charleston Chapter of Sigma Xi is "to encourage original investigation in science, pure and applied."
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 changing your Sigma Xi here. |
 Charter Members and Associate Members who established our Charleston Chapter of Sigma Xi. (Here is a high resolution image of the Charter). 
Arthur Ravenel Bridge (2005) spanning the Cooper River at Charleston, with the 1929 Grace Memorial bridge and 1966 Silas Pearman bridge behind it. The three bridges are featured in May-June 2011 issue of American Scientist
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