Sigma Nursing Honors Five Emerging Nurse Researchers and Scholars in 2024

 Honorees will be recognized during Sigma’s 35th International Nursing Research Congress 

INDIANAPOLIS —The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) will recognize five emerging nurse researchers and scholars at Sigma’s 35th International Nursing Research Congress in Singapore in July. The awardees represent Sigma’s Asia, Latin & South America/Caribbean, Middle East, North America, and Oceania regions.

Since 2015, the Emerging Nurse Researcher/Scholar Award has recognized early career nurse researchers and scholars from each of Sigma’s seven global regions whose research or scholarship has influenced the nursing profession and the people it serves. 

“On behalf of the International Board of Directors, staff, and Sigma members worldwide, I am thrilled to recognize these outstanding emerging nurse researchers and scholars,” said Sigma President Sandra C. Garmon Bibb, DNSc, RN, FFNMRCSI, FAAN. “I look forward to witnessing the impact of their work and their continued contributions to nursing research and knowledge. 

Sigma’s annual nursing research congress attracts approximately 800 nurse researchers, students, clinicians, and leaders focused on evidence-based research. The theme for the 35th International Nursing Research Congress is Sharing Insights, Advancing Care: Disseminating Nursing Research and Evidence for the Future. To view details or register for the event, visit SigmaNursing.org/Congress. 

2024 Emerging Nurse Researcher/Scholars

Arkers Kwan Ching Wong, PhD, RN, MSc, PGDIP, BSc, FHEA, FHKAN, FIHERD

Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong

Asia Region

Higinio Fernández-Sánchez, PhD, MN, BScN

Assistant Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston

Houston, Texas, USA

Latin America/Caribbean Region

Khadejah F. Mahmoud, PhD, MSN, RN

Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University

Zarqa, Jordan

Middle East Region

Zhao Ni, PhD, BMed, RN, FAAN

Assistant Professor, Director of International Academic Partners and Programs, Yale University School of Nursing

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

North America Region

Edward Zimbudzi, PhD, MSc Int. Health, BSc (Hons), RN

Senior Lecturer, Monash Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University

Melbourne, Australia

Oceania Region

About Sigma

The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is a nonprofit organization with the mission of developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere. Founded in 1922, Sigma has more than 100,000 active members and 600 chapters at institutions of higher education and healthcare partners from Armenia, Australia, and Botswana to Thailand, the United States, and Wales. Sigma members include clinical nurses and administrators, academic nurse educators and researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others working to fulfill the organization’s vision of connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global healthcare. Learn more at SigmaNursing.org.