International Forum
on Research Excellence

November 14–17, 2024 | Washington, DC

2024 Gold Key Award

Cato T. Laurencin, MD, PhD

“Regenerative Engineering: New Frontiers in Regeneration”

2024 McGovern Award

Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD

“Global Immunizations and the Antipoverty Vaccines: The Science vs. the Anti-science”

2024 Mantel Award

Adriana Bankston, PhD

“Advancing U.S. Innovation and Competitiveness through Scientific Research”

2024 Young Investigator Award

César de la Fuente, PhD

“A.I. for Antibiotic Discovery”

2024 Chubb Award

Mercouri Kanatzidis, PhD

“Unlocking the Potential of Halide Perovskites in Advancing Optoelectronic Devices”

2024 Procter Prize

Paul S. Weiss, PhD

“From Moving Atoms to Medicine: Exploring the Nanoscale World”

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Our mission is to enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science and engineering, and promote the public understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition. Sigma Xi chapters can be found at colleges and universities, government laboratories, and industry research centers around the world. The International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE), powered by Sigma Xi, is a four day event for both members and non-members to celebrate excellence in research.

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