IEEE Simon Ramo Medal

The IEEE Simon Ramo Medal was established by the IEEE Board of Directors in 1982. It is named in honor of the distinguished engineering contributions of Dr. Simon Ramo, former Vice Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Executive Committee of TRW, Inc.

Sponsor: Northrop Grumman Corp.

Presented to: An individual or multiple recipients up to three in number

Scope: For exceptional achievement in systems engineering and systems science

Prize: The award consists of a gold medal, bronze replica, certificate, and honorarium.

Basis for Judging: In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: significance of achievement in systems engineering and systems science or for technical leadership in a major innovative engineering project within the scope of the IEEE, originality, breadth, impact on technology, patents/publications, and the quality of the nomination.

Nomination deadline: 1 July

Presentation: At the annual IEEE Honors Ceremony

• Larry Druffel, Chair
• Samuel Fuller, Past Chair
• Jennifer Byrne
• Priscilla Guthrie
• Ray O. Johnson
• Peter Kirstein
• Neil Siegel
• Janos Sztipanovits
• David A. Whelan