Selection Criteria

The Scientific Award is given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to knowledge or academic excellence. This contribution could be a long-term, cumulative contribution or a single, particularly insightful idea, experiment, application or interpretation.

The selection committee may consider the following criteria in selecting the recipient:

Publication of well-regarded research.	Demonstrated excellence in scholarly and research endeavors.
Recognition from professional societies, community groups, or other external entities.	Contribution to research environments at local, national, and international levels.
Commitment to education and training.	Potential for significant impact within the research community.
Soundness of the proposed technical approach.	Recent achievements in research.
Advancements or breakthroughs in science and engineering.	Development of new technologies or solutions for societal challenges.
Enhancement of field quality, distribution, or effectiveness.	Clarity and importance of research objectives and methodologies.
Feasibility of proposed research activities.	Scientific and technical merit of research design and methods.
Plan for enhancing research skills.	Consistent record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and scholarly texts.
Recognition through publication awards or honorary distinctions.	Impactful citations and use of work by peers.
Positive influence on the field.	Presentation experience at national and international conferences.