MRS Invites Nominations for the Von Hippel Award, Turnbull Lectureship, and MRS Medal

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MRS Invites Nominations for the Von Hippel Award, Turnbull Lectureship, and MRS Medal The Materials Research Society is seeking nominations for the Von Hippel Award, the Turnbull Lectureship, and the MRS Medal. The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2001. These awards will be presented at the 2001 MRS Fall Meeting, November 26–30, in Boston. The MRS Awards Program recognizes outstanding contributors to the progress of materials research. Nomination forms and details about eligibility and nomination criteria are available from Sue Novosel, Materials Research Society, 506 Keystone Drive, Warrendale, PA 150867573, USA; phone 724-779-3004 ext. 102, fax 724-779-8313, or the MRS Web site at www.mrs.org.

Von Hippel Award Acknowledges Outstanding Interdisciplinary Work in Materials Research The Von Hippel Award, first presented to Arthur R. Von Hippel, whose interdisciplinary and pioneering research typified the spirit of the award, is the Materials Research Society’s highest honor. The

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recipient is recognized for brilliance and originality combined with vision that transcends the boundaries of conventional scientific disciplines. The Award includes a $10,000 cash prize, honorary lifetime membership in MRS, and a unique trophy—a mounted ruby laser crystal symbolizing the many-faceted nature of materials research. Selection of the recipient is determined by a vote of the MRS Council. The recipient will be invited to speak at the Awards Ceremony.

Turnbull Lectureship Honors Career of an Outstanding Researcher and Communicator The David Turnbull Lectureship recognizes the career of a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to understanding materials phenomena and properties through research, writing, and lecturing, as exemplified by the life work of David Turnbull. While honoring the accomplishments of the recipient, the Turnbull Lectureship is intended to support and

enrich the materials research community. The recipient will give a technical lecture of broad appeal at a designated session of the 2001 MRS Fall Meeting. The Turnbull Lecturer will receive a $5,000 honorarium and a citation plaque, along with travel expenses paid to enable the recipient to address MRS Sections and University Chapters and/or participate in the production of a video version of the lecture.

MRS Medal Recognizes Recent Discovery or Advancement in Materials Science The MRS Medal offers public and professional recognition of an exceptional recent achievement in materials research. A medal will be awarded for a specific outstanding recent discovery or advancement that is expected to have a major impact on the progress of any materialsrelated field. The award consists of a $3,000 cash prize, an engraved and mounted medal, and a citation certificate.

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