Warren K. Lewis Award for Chemical Engineering Education

Winner(s):

2009 -- Lorenz T. Biegler, Ignacio Grossmann and Arthur W. Westerberg

Sponsor(s):

ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company

Description:

Recognizes distinguished and continuing contributions to chemical engineering education. 1. The recipient will have made important contributions to chemical engineering education based on one or more of the following: a) Success as a teacher, based on an established command of the subject matter and an ability to inspire students and colleagues to high achievement. b) Contributions of lasting educational influence such as superior textbooks, lectures, and laboratory techniques or models. c) Impact upon the education of chemical engineering students as a result of creative ability. This may be evidenced by scholarly contributions to literature, inventions, contributions to developments in industry, through consulting or through government service. d) Leadership in administering a department or equivalent group. 2. The recipient does not have to be a member of AIChE.

Deadline:

February 15.

Award:

A plaque and $5,000, plus up to $500 for travel allowance.

Presentation:

Presented at the Honors Ceremony of the AIChE Annual Meeting.