AWARD AND NOMINATION DESCRIPTION
Description
Recognizes a distinguished educator in the field of microwave engineering and science who best exemplifies the special human qualities of Fred Rosenbaum, who considered teaching a high calling and demonstrated his dedication to the Society through tireless service.
Prize
US$2,500 and Plaque.
Eligibility
Must be a member of IEEE and MTT-S at time of nomination.
Basis for Judging
The award shall be made to an individual who has achieved distinction in an academic career or in a career of educating professionals in a continuing education environment, in the Society’s field of interest. The candidate shall also have an outstanding record of research contributions, documented in archival journals. The candidate shall also have exhibited excellence as a teacher and supervisor of students, as an author of course material, and a record of bringing current R&D experience to the classroom to prepare the students for effective careers. Finally, the candidate shall have a record of many years of service to the Society.
Presentation
Presented at the annual IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Awards Banquet.
NOMINATION FORMS
Complete directions for nominations and endorsements are on the nomination form.
Deadline for all materials is July 31. Questions, please, to mttawardschair@ieee.org.
PREVIOUS DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR AWARD RECIPIENTS
All previous Distinguished Educator Award recipients are listed on the Past Awardees page under Distinguished Educator Award.
IEEE/MTT-S AWARDS: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NOMINATORS AND ENDORSERS
IEEE Policy 4.4 (Limitations of Awards) states the following:
“No person shall receive an award, or be the nominator or reference for a nomination for a candidate for an award, who, at any stage of the recipient-selection process for that award, is eligible to vote on who shall receive that award. This conflict of interest limitation shall apply to all awards given by the IEEE or any of its organizational units.”
With reference to the MTT-Society, this Policy affects Members of the MTT-S Awards Committee*, and voting members of the MTT Administrative Committee**.
* The Awards Committee prepares a slate of candidates for the Career, Distinguished Service, Distinguished Educator, Pioneer, Application, Outstanding Young Engineer, and N.W. Cox Awards of the MTT-Society
** The Adminstrative Committee approves the award slate proposed by the Awards Committee