The NSSA Science Prize
Prof. Seung-Hun Lee is
the recipient of the 2008 Science Prize (press
release)
Purpose: To
recognize a major scientific accomplishment or important scientific
contribution within the last 5 years using neutron scattering techniques.
Nominees must be within 12 years of receiving their PhD degree. Preference
shall be given to applicants whose work was carried out predominantly in North
America.
Definition: The prize consists
of $2,500, a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient and a
travel allowance to attend the corresponding NSSA
sponsored American Conference on Neutron Scattering (ACNS)
at which the prize is awarded. The recipient will have an invited talk at
the corresponding ACNS.
Timing: The NSSA Sustained
Research Prize is expected to be awarded biennially at the corresponding ACNS
meeting.
Nominations: The deadline for
nominations shall be 7 months prior to the ACNS. (The meetings are usually in
June, so the nomination deadline would then be November of the previous year.)
Nominations should include:
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A letter of nomination, not to exceed 1000 words,
defining the major scientific accomplishment or important scientific
contribution within the last 5 years.
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The nominee’s CV clearly identifying the published
work that relates to the award nomination.
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Reprints or preprints of the publication(s) that
resulted specifically from this work.
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Up to two additional letters of support.
Mail 5 copies of the nomination package to the Selection Committee Chair
listed above. Electronic (e-mail) delivery in pdf format of all documents will
generally be preferred.
The award shall be granted to an individual without regard to race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation.
The award
cannot be awarded posthumously.
Previous Winners of the NSSA Science Prize
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