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About Sigma Research Awards
Sigma Research is a national honor society for women in chemistry. Its main objectives are:

  • To promote interest in chemistry among women students.

  • To foster mutual advancement in academic, professional, and social life.

  • To encourage personal achievement in chemical fields.

Founded in 1902 and organized nationally in 1916, Sigma Research has initiated over 10,100 members and established more than 40 local chapters across colleges, universities, and metropolitan areas. The society promotes the advancement of women in chemistry by recognizing those who demonstrate superior scholastic achievement and high professional competence.

Professional Awards:

  • Centennial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (annual)

  • National Honorary Member (triennial)

  • Award for Professional Excellence (triennial)

  • Agnes Fay Morgan Research Award (annual)

Student Awards:

  • Gladys Anderson Emerson Undergraduate Scholarship (annual)

  • Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Chemistry (annual)

  • Anna Louise Hoffman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Research (annual)

  • Members-at-Large Reentry Award (annual)