In honoring engineers, ASME seeks nominees from industry, government

Emily M. Smith
ASME NEWS

In recognition of the contributions engineers have made to the profession and world at large, ASME will name 10 people to receive awards over the next several months. The recipients of these awards will be selected from a list of candidates nominated by members of the Society.

In an effort to enhance ASME's relevance to industry and government, the Board of Governors has asked its membership to regularly consider those who work in these sectors when considering candidates to nominate for all ASME awards. Historically, academics are usually well represented.

The awards with nominations due in the next few months are as follows:

The engineer who has made outstanding contributions to the field of fluids engineering will receive the Fluids Engineering Award. A $1,000 honorarium, a bronze medal and a certificate comprise the award. The nomination deadline is Sept. 30.

The Bergles-Rohsenow Young Investigator Award in Heat Transfer is given to a person who is younger than 36 years old, has a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in engineering, and plans to pursue research in heat transfer. Candidates should also have demonstrated the potential to make significant contributions to this field. The nomination deadline is Oct. 1. The award consists of a $1,000 honorarium, bronze medal and certificate.

A plaque, certificate and $500 will be given to the person who receives the Heat Transfer Memorial Award for making outstanding contributions to the field of heat transfer. The nomination deadline is Oct. 1.

The Daniel C. Drucker Medal is given for outstanding contributions to applied mechanics and mechanical engineering. The recipient will receive $1,000, a bronze medal, certificate and an expense supplement to attend the honors and awards presentation in November during Congress. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1.

Nominees who have made distinguished contributions to the field of solid mechanics with special emphasis on the effective blending of theoretical and applied elements of discipline will be considered for the Warner T. Koiter Medal. The award includes a $2,000 honorarium, a bronze medal, a certificate and an expense supplement. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1.

The Ralph Coats Roe Medal is awarded for significant efforts to improve society's appreciation of engineers. The award carries a $10,000 honorarium, a gold medal, a certificate and an expense supplement. Nominations are due Nov. 1.

The Dedicated Service Award, for unusual dedicated voluntary service, is given to a member who has served ASME for at least 10 years. The recipient will receive a plaque, lapel pin and certificate. The nomination deadline is Dec. 1.

The Nadai Medal will be awarded to an engineer who has made distinguished contributions to the field of engineering materials. The award will be comprised of a $1,000 honorarium, a bronze medal and a certificate. Nominations are due Dec. 1.

Engineers who have demonstrated eminent achievements in ASME Codes and Standards for piping and pressure vessels can be nominated for the J. Hall Taylor Medal. The honor comes in the form of a $1,000 honorarium, a bronze medal and a certificate. The nomination deadline is Nov. 15.

The Timoshenko Medal is awarded to an engineer who has made distinguished contributions to applied mechanics. The award consists of a $1,000 honorarium, a bronze medal and a certificate. Nominations are due Nov. 1.

For details about where to send nominations, or to get forms, visit www.asme.org/honors/ms71/admin.html.

 

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