Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, founded in 1886 at Cornell University, is the honor society of scientists and engineers that recognizes scientific achievement. Its mission 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.
The Georgia Tech Sigma Xi Club was founded in 1946 and installed as a chapter of the national Society of the Sigma Xi in 1953. The Georgia Tech Chapter of Sigma Xi currently has over 250 active members.
Recently, the 2013 Sigma Xi Spring Awards Banquet was held, honoring the Georgia Tech Sigma Xi Research Award winners. Congratulations to the following Woodruff School winners:
- Best Faculty Paper: David Hu
- Best PhD Thesis: Gregory Ostrowicki, Advisor: Suresh Sitaraman
- Best PhD Thesis: Ryder Winck, Advisor: Wayne Book
- Best MS Thesis: Shweta Natarajani, Advisor: Samuel Graham
- Best MS Thesis: Sihong Zhao, Advisor: Alper Erturk