Description
This Award recognizes sustained service to the applied superconductivity community that has had a lasting influence on the advancement of the technology either through the demonstration of exceptional service to and leadership within the community, the formulation and promotion of major programs in applied superconductivity or through leadership and management roles in major research organizations. The Award is named for the late Max Swerdlow. Starting in the 1960′s and continuing for more than 20 years, he served as the Program Manager for Superconductivity at the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). His office funded the majority of the programs in the U.S. on superconducting materials and large-scale applications of superconductivity other than those funded by the Department of Energy. Max Swerdlow’s dedication and perseverance in the support of these activities played a crucial role in the maturing of applied superconductivity.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements for the Award include sustained activity in the field of applied superconductivity for a minimum of 20 years, irrespective of the field of discipline or functions performed, to advance or promote the field of applied superconductivity. Candidates must be living, but can be retired at the time of the Award. The recipient is also expected to attend the international conference at which the Award would be presented. No individual can receive this award more than one time.
Prize
The Award shall consist of the following: (1) a medallion fabricated from niobium, at least six centimeters in diameter and suitably engraved; (2) a plaque suitably inscribed; and, (3) an honorarium of U.S. $5,000.
Previous Recipients
Dr. Robert Aymar, Dr. James Daley, Mr. Edgar A. Edelsack, Mr. Yoshihiro Kyotani, Prof. Moises Levy, Prof. Horst Rogalla, Mr. Carl H. Rosner,
Dr. Bruce P. Strauss, Dr. David F. Sutter, the late Prof. Shoji Tanaka, Sir Martin Wood, and Prof. Luguang Yan.
The 2014 Recipients of the IEEE Max Swerdlow Award for Sustained Service
to the Applied Superconducvitity Community
| Paul C. W. Chu | Harold Weinstock |
| University of Houston | Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
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Nomination Procedure
Nominations of candidates for The IEEE CSC Award for Continuing and Significant Contributions in the Field of Applied Superconductivity can be made by land or electronic mail directly to the Chair of the Awards Committee by any member of the applied superconductivity community (defined as anyone who has attended at least five previous international conferences on applied superconductivity). Members of the Awards Committee may also nominate candidates for the Award.
The nomination documentation shall consist of a nomination letter, a detailed curriculum vita (CV) and completed Nomination Form. The CV should contain detailed contact information for the candidate, the candidate’s educational and employment background, a list of honors, awards and other recognitions (both from IEEE and other organizations) that the candidate has received, and a list of his professional duties that document the role the candidate has played in advancing the science, technology and/or commercialization of applied superconductivity. The Nominator must also complete an IEEE CSC Award Nomination Form by identifying three (or four) major contributions the candidate has made toward the advancement of applied superconductivity and describe the impact of these significant scientific, technological or management accomplishments have had on the field of applied superconductivity. The Nomination Form may be obtained from the Chair of the CSC Awards Committee (see below for contact information).
The Nomination Form and CV must be accompanied by at least three but not more than six endorsements from other members of the applied superconductivity (defined as anyone who has attended at least five previous international conferences on applied superconductivity). The endorsements can be made by co-signing the cover letter accompanying the Nomination Form or by separate messages citing the name of the candidate and the name of the Nominator.
The Chair of the CSC Awards Committee must receive the nomination letter and the letters of endorsement at the address below no later than 11:59 p.m. (UTC) on February 28th of the year in which an applied superconductivity conference is held.
Additional information about The IEEE CSC Max Swerdlow Award for Sustained Service to the Applied Superconductivity Community can be obtained by contacting the Chair of the Awards Committee.
Dr. Martin Nisenoff
Chair, Awards Committee
1201 Yale Place, Apt. #1004
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1958 USA
Email: m.nisenoff@ieee.org