Is Sigma Xi Membership Worth the Cost?

[diazona]

A couple years ago I was made an associate member of Sigma Xi, an honor society for science and engineering researchers. But after that time, the only thing I've gotten out of the membership is a magazine subscription, which I could do without. Are there other "hidden" benefits to being a member of this society that might make it worth my $25/year (and more after I graduate)?

 

[Andy Resnick]

I'm member- the only benefit for me *is* the magazine- the occasionally interesting article and the book reviews. There's a Sigma Xi-sponsored "science cafe" here that meets at a local brewery every month (I've been twice), and it was reasonably interesting. The science cafe is interesting, too... :)

 

[diazona]

lol :) well, I don't know of anything like that in my area, so that leaves me with just the magazine. It's not useless, of course, I just don't feel like having access to this magazine adds $25 of value to my life.

Sorry I missed your answer, I thought I'd set it up to notify me when someone replied (and it didn't). Thanks though.