| IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) Nanotechnology
Awards - Call for Nominations
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NTC calls for nominations for 3 awards to be presented at IEEE NANO 2009. All
nomination material including reference letters should reach the NTC awards committee
by October 15, 2008. All nominees need to be IEEE members.
1. PIONEER AWARD IN NANOTECHNOLOGY
Description: The NTC Pioneer Award in nanotechnology is to recognize individuals
who by virtue of initiating new areas of research, development or engineering have had a
significant impact on the field of nanotechnology. The award is intended for people who
are in the mid or late portions of their careers, i.e., at least 10 years beyond his or her
highest earned academic degree. Eligibility: Any current member of the IEEE working in
the Nanotechnology who is at least 10 years beyond his or her highest earned academic
degree.
Employment of Candidates: The Council may grant two awards in this category, if the
Awards Committee determines that the nominations are worthy. There may be one award
for academics (persons employed by colleges or universities) and one for persons
employed by industry or government organizations.
Prize Items: The award consists of $1000 ($500 each if two awards are made)
honorarium and a commemorative plaque.
Selection/Basis for Judging: Factors that will be considered are: Distinction in longterm
technical achievement, leadership, innovation, breadth, and impact on
nanotechnology and engineering.
2. EARLY CAREER AWARD IN
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Description: The Nano Technology Council to establish an Early Career Award to
recognize individuals who have made contributions with major impact on the field of
nanotechnology.
Eligibility: Any current member of the IEEE who is in the early stage of his or her career
in the nanotechnology field, i.e., less than 7 years after being granted his or her highest
earned academic degree.
Employment of Candidates: The Society may grant two awards in this category, if the
Awards Committee determines that the nominations are worthy. There may be one award
for academics (persons employed by colleges or universities) and one for persons
employed by industry or government organizations.
Prize Items: The award consists of $1000 ($500 each if two awards are made)
honorarium and a commemorative plaque.
Selection/Basis for Judging: Factors that will be considered are: Distinction in technical
innovation and achievement, and impact on nanotechnology and engineering.
3. NTC DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Description: Nanotechnology Council to establish a Distinguished Service Award to
recognize an individual who has performed outstanding service for the benefit and
advancement of Nanotechnology Council.
Eligibility: Any current or former member of IEEE Nanotechnology Council with
outstanding service in one or more of the following areas: conferences and meetings,
publications, editors, administrative committee, chapter leadership, or other distinguished
services and activities for the Nanotechnology Council.
Prize Items: The award consists of $1,000 honorarium and a commemorative plaque.
Selection/Basis for Judging: Factors that will be considered are: Impact of service and
contributions to the Council, leadership, innovation, activity, duration, breadth of
participation and cooperation.
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