A call for nominations has recently been released for the Alan
T. Waterman Award. The Waterman Award, given annually by the
National Science Foundation and National Science Board, recognizes
an outstanding young researcher from any field of science or engineering
funded by the National Science Foundation. The 24th Waterman
Award, including a citation, a bronze medal, and a nonrestrictive
grant of $500,000 over 3 years for scientific research or advanced
study in the biological, mathematical, medical,
engineering, physical, social or other sciences, will be awarded
in May 1999.
According to the award committee regulations: "Candidates
must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be 35 years
old or younger, or not more than five years beyond receipt of
the Ph.D. degree by December 31 of the year in which they are
nominated. Candidates should have demonstrated exceptional individual
achievements in scientific or engineering research of sufficient
quality to place them at the forefront of their peers. Criteria
include originality, innovation, and
significant impact on the field."
Further information about the Waterman award may be found at:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/1998/nsf98129/nsf98129.htm
or by contacting the Committee's Executive Secretary, Mrs. Susan
Fannoney, by email at sfannone@nsf.gov or by telephone (703-306-1096).
Nominations and references for the Waterman Award must be postmarked
by October 31, 1998.