On April 24, 2026, Catawba College proudly celebrated the official installation and induction of the Neon Chapter of Iota Sigma Pi, the national honor society for women in chemistry. Held in the Peeler Crystal Lounge, the ceremony marked a significant milestone for the college and its growing community of women pursuing excellence in chemistry and STEM disciplines. The Neon Chapter inducted 16 new members, including six graduating seniors, recognizing their academic achieveme

Congratulations to the Vanadium chapter in New York! This spring, the Vanadium chapter at NYU was successfully reactivated and they held an induction ceremony welcoming ten new members. The event marked the revival of an important platform dedicated to recognizing academic excellence, fostering mentorship, and building an inclusive community for women in chemistry at NYU. For complete details, see the report attached.

In an effort to promote interest in chemistry among young women, Iota Sigma Pi has presented 112 female high school students with the “Outstanding Young Women in Chemistry” award. Recipients of the award show high academic achievement in chemistry. The award includes an official certificate issued by Iota Sigma Pi and recognition in the Iotan, the national publication of the Society. Congratulations! The full list can be found in the file here: Past award winners

Available to all Iota Sigma Pi members, we are now offering travel grants. Please find the application and rubric below as downloadable files. Grant maximum is $500. Deadlines are January 1 and July 1. We anticipate awarding grants to 1 student and 1 professional in each cycle. For this first cycle, deadline is moved to January 15, 2026. More information found here: https://www.iotasigmapi.org/current-members

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