Computational Molecular Science and Engineering Forum (CoMSEF) Impact Award
| Winner: | 2010 - David Sholl |
Sponsor(s): |
Computational Molecular Science and Engineering Forum |
Description: |
The Computational Molecular Science and Engineering Forum (CoMSEF) Impact Award recognizes outstanding research in computational molecular science and engineering, encompassing both methods and applications. Nominees may hold positions in academia, industry, or a government lab, and must be in the early stages of their professional careers, defined as being within 15 years of completion of their highest degree (e.g., someone receiving a PhD degree in 2000 is eligible for the award through 2015). |
Deadline: |
May 1, 2011. A nomination package consisting of the nominee’s CV, a nomination letter and two supporting letters of recommendation should be sent as a single file in pdf format to the CoMSEF Chair, Kristen Fichtorn (fichthorn@psu.edu ). The nomination should provide a clear statement as to the impact of the nominees work on the field and an award citation of 25 words or less, beginning with the word for. Self-nominations are discouraged. Renomination of candidates is encouraged. It is recommended, but not required, that the contents of the nomination package be updated each year; while supporting letters may be re-used the nomination form must have current dates. The recipient will be announced prior to the Fall AIChE meeting and the awardee is expected to give a invited talk in the CoMSEF plenary session at the annual meeting.The award recipient will be chosen based on the overall strength of the research accomplishments of the candidates by an ad hoc selection committee consisting of the current CoMSEF chair, the COMSEF vice-chair and two representatives drawn from related organizations (e.g., area 1a committee, CACHE trustees). |
Award: |
The award consists of a plaque and honorarium. |
Presentation: |
The award is presented at the AIChE Annual Meeting. |
Past Winner: |
2009 - Ed Maginn |