Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2010 IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS) Radiation Effects Award.  The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals who have had a sustained history of outstanding and innovative technical and/or leadership contributions to the radiation effects community but who may not have been honored by being elected Fellows of the IEEE or receiving other IEEE awards such as a Merit Award, the Shea Award, or an IEEE Medal.  Nominations must be submitted by January 31, 2010.

The basis of the award is for individuals who have: (1) a substantial, long-term history of technical contributions that have had major impact on the radiation effects community.  Examples include benchmark work that initiated major research and development activities or a major body of work that provided a solution to a widely recognized problem in radiation effects; and/or (2) a demonstrated long-term history of outstanding and innovative leadership contributions in support of the radiation effects community.  Examples include initiation or development of innovative approaches for promoting cooperation and exchange of technical information or outstanding leadership in support of the professional development of the members of the radiation effects community.

A $3000 cash award and plaque will be presented at the IEEE NSREC in July 2010.

DOWNLOAD NOMINATION FORMS.  Nomination forms are available electronically in PDF Format or in Microsoft Word format.

Additional information can be obtained from Philippe Paillet, Senior Member-at-Large for the Radiation Effects Steering Group.