Moses and Dorothy Passer Award Grant

Moses and Dorothy Passer Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sigma Xi
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: October 09, 2025

Summary

The Moses and Dorothy Passer Award, established in 2025 by Sigma Xi, recognizes individuals who promote integrity in science. Named after Dr. Moses Passer, a notable chemist and educator, the award aims to strengthen the integrity of scientific research through individual and collective efforts. Sigma Xi, the honor society behind this award, has a rich history in fostering excellence in science and engineering, making this recognition significant for all contributors to the field.

Overview

About Sigma Xi Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society is the international honor society of science and engineering. One of the oldest and largest scientific organizations in the world, Sigma Xi has a distinguished history of service to science and society for more than one hundred and twenty five years. Scientists and engineers, whose research spans the disciplines of science and technology, comprise the membership of the Society. Sigma Xi chapters can be found at colleges and universities, government laboratories, and industry research centers around the world. More than 200 Nobel Prize winners have been members. Sigma Xi was founded in 1886 to honor excellence in scientific investigation and encourage a sense of companionship and cooperation among researchers in all fields of science and engineering. The Greek letters "sigma" and "xi" form the acronym of the Society's motto, "Spoudon Xynones," which translates as "Companions in Zealous Research." Dr. Moses and Dorothy Passer Dr. Moses Passer (1917-1999) was a distinguished chemist and educator, best known for his contributions to science education and his leadership within the American Chemical Society (ACS). He served as the ACS Director of Education and played a pivotal role in advancing chemistry education at various levels. Dr. Passer was dedicated to promoting integrity in science and fostering opportunities for future generations of scientists. His widow, Dorothy Passer, has endowed the Moses and Dorothy Passer Award. Moses and Dorothy Passer Award Established in 2025, the Moses and Dorothy Passer Award recognizes individuals for their contributions to promoting integrity in science. The objective of this award is to promote individual and collective efforts to strengthen the integrity of scientific research.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Open to all individuals.