The motivations for the nomination are as follows:
“In recognition of your scholarly achievements and contributions to the advancement of knowledge in your field of research, it is our pleasure to nominate you for Full Membership in Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society.
As the world's largest interdisciplinary scientific honor society, Sigma Xi recognizes researchers for the values we hold in high esteem, including more than 200 Nobel Laureates (e.g., Albert Einstein, Enrico Fermi, Linus Pauling, Francis Crick, James Watson, and John Goodenough) all joining together under a single mission:
- 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. -
Membership in Sigma Xi distinguishes you as an exceptional contributor to the research community”.