Outstanding K-State Scientist or Engineer
PURPOSE:
To recognize Kansas State University Sigma Xi members who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in scientific research.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate should fit the purpose of the award. Special attention will be given to contributions in methodology, competence shown, and effects of the research on advances in science.
AWARD:
The awardee will receive $100 honoraria and a certificate from the KSU Chapter of Sigma Xi. Awardee will present a public lecture in the fall of 2023.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF NOMINATIONS:
April 14, 2023. Submit applications to Martha Mathher (mmather@ksu.edu). The nominator should collect and submit all documents.
EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES:
(30%) 1. Letter of nomination. Only full members of Sigma Xi in good standing are eligible to make nominations. Letter should include description of a candidate’s research accomplishments that qualify for receipt of the award. It should address contributions in methodology, competence shown, and effects of the research on advances in science.
(40%) 2. Vita of candidate. Vita should list publications, grants received, abstracts, and presentations at scientific meetings.
(30%) 3. Letters of endorsement. One letter should be a statement of endorsement of the candidate from the candidate’s department head or unit leader. One letter should be a statement of endorsement of the candidate from an external peer who is not a KSU faculty member, but has knowledge of the candidate’s research activities.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARD:
The award will be announced at the Annual Spring Awards Ceremony in April or at some other appropriate time.
Previous Recipients - Outstanding Scientist Award
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Previous Recipients - Outstanding Junior Scientist Award
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Recent Honorees
Dr. Ganga Hettiarachchi, Department of Agronomy, 2023
Dr. Raymond Cloyd, Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, 2022
Dr. Ignacio Ciampitti, Department of Agronomy, 2021
Dr. Muthila Jugulam, Dept. of Agronomy, 2020