Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. Indiana University Chapter

Founded in 1886 as an honorary society for science and engineering, today Sigma Xi is an international research society that strives to promote the health of the scientific enterprise and honor scientific achievement. The Indiana University chapter of Sigma Xi was chartered in 1904.

From the description of Sigma Xi, Indiana University Chapter records, 1904-1974. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 48159485

Founded in 1886 as an honorary society for science and engineering, today Sigma Xi is an international research society that strives to promote the health of the scientific enterprise and honor scientific achievement. With more than 500 chapters at colleges and universities, industrial research centers, and government laboratories, the Society boasts nearly 75,000 members worldwide.

The Sigma Xi Indiana University chapter was chartered in 1904. The first officers were William Lowe Bryan, President (also president of the university), Arthur L. Foley, Vice-President, David M. Mottier, Treasurer and Edgar R. Cumings and Joshua W. Beede were named Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary, respectively. Throughout the years, a number of prominent IU faculty members either held officer positions or memberships in Sigma Xi, including Fernandus Payne, Alfred C. Kinsey, and Sid Robinson.

Sigma Xi is still active at IU. For more information, visit their website at http://dustbunny.physics.indiana.edu/sigmaxi/

From the guide to the Sigma Xi, Indiana University Chapter records, 1904-1974, (Indiana University Office of University Archives and Records Management http://www.libraries.iub.edu/archives)