IEEE Awards for Contributions to Medical Imaging
The Edward J Hoffman Medical Imaging Scientist Award (more info)
- Description:
- Presented annually, this award is given to an individual in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of medical imaging science. The award is presented at the IEEE Medical Imaging Conference (MIC). Nominations must be received on or before 15 July.
- Basis for judging:
- In selecting the recipient of this award, primary consideration will be given to nominees who have made significant innovations in the field of medical imaging science. Other factors include a nominee's overall research contribution and his/her influence on medical imaging science through education.
The Bruce Hasegawa Young Investigator Medical Imaging Science Award (more info)
- Description:
- Presented annualy, this award recognizes young investigators in the medical imaging science community who have made significant and/or innovative technical contributions. The award is presented at the IEEE Medical Imaging Conference (MIC). Nominations must be received on or before 15 July.
- Eligibility:
- Graduate students or other individuals whose highest degree was awarded no more than six years prior to the date of nomination.
- Basis for judging:
- Nominees will be judged according to their contributions to medical imaging science as demonstrated by the technical merit and creativity of their research. Priority will be given to nominees whose research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, especially if the nominee is first author.
In addition to its medical imaging awards, the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS) offers several awards for which members of the medical imaging community are eligible:
- Description:
- Recognizes outstanding technical contributions to the fields of Nuclear and Plasma Sciences.
- Eligibility:
- Any individual who has made technical contributions to the fields of Nuclear and Plasma Sciences.
- Basis for judging:
- Selection criteria, in order of importance, are: 1) importance of individual technical contributions; 2) importance of technical contributions made by teams led by the candidate; 3) quality and significance of publications and patents; 4) years of technical distinction; 5) leadership and service with the fields of Nuclear and Plasma Sciences and related disciplines.
Richard F Shea Distinguished Member Award (more info)
- Description:
- Recognizes outstanding contributions through leadership and service to the NPSS and to the fields of Nuclear and Plasma Sciences.
- Eligibility:
- Any member of the IEEE and NPSS who has contributed to the fields of Nuclear and Plasma Sciences through leadership and service.
- Basis for judging:
- Selection criteria, in order of importance, are: 1) leadership roles and leadership quality; 2) innovative and important contributions to Society activities; 3) service and dedication to the NPSS; 4) technical achievements.
Early Achievement Award (more info)
- Description:
- Recognizes outstanding contributions to any of the fields making up Nuclear and Plasma Sciences within the first ten (10) years of an individual's career.
- Eligibility:
- Member of the IEEE NPSS who at the time of the nomination is within the first ten (10) years of his or her career within the field of interest of NPSS.
- Basis for judging:
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, publications and/or reports, patents, etc., which demonstrate outstanding contributions early in the nominee's career.
Graduate Scholarship Award (more info)
- Description:
- Recognizes contributions of a graduate student to the fields of Nuclear and Plasma Sciences.
- Eligibility:
- Any graduate student in the fields of Nuclear and Plasma Sciences
- Basis for judging:
- Evidence of scholarship such as academic record, reports, presentations, publications, research plans, related projects and related work experience. Participation in IEEE activities through presenations, publications, student chapter involvement, etc., will also be considered.
