2008 PLASMA SCIENCE AND
APPLICATIONS AWARD
Deadline: 14 September 2007

Established in 1988, this award recognizes “outstanding contributions to the field of plasma science.” The recipient need not be a member of the Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society or the IEEE, but where candidates have otherwise equal qualifications, preference shall be given to the candidate who is an IEEE member. The award includes a cash prize, a plaque, and the privilege of presenting a plenary address at the annual International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS).
The nomination package should include: a nominating letter (5 page limit); biographical material for the person nominated (3 page limit); a publication/citation/patent list (5 page limit); 3 to 5 letters of support; and proposed text for the award citation (50 words or less). Please also include an e-mail address for the nominator where receipt of the package will be confirmed.
Nominations should be submitted to David Abe by 14 September 2007 (electronic submissions preferred). A nomination form may be obtained online at http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/nps/PSACaward.htm or by sending an e-mail request to david.abe@ieee.org.
Information about other awards sponsored by the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society are described on the NPSS website at http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/nps/.
Dr. David K. Abe, PSAC Awards Committee Chair, can be reached at the Naval Research Laboratory, Code 6841, 4555 Overlook Ave SW, Washington DC 20375 USA; Phone: +1 202 767 0033; Fax: +1 202 767-1280; E-mail: david.abe@ieee.org.