Institute of Physics Awards, deadline for nominations 14 Feb
he IOP Awards celebrate the excellence which we know is everywhere in physics – in research, education, outreach and application; in people at all stages of their careers.
IoP is inviting nominations for its awards. Those that are focussed on education, outreach and engagement include:
- Lawrence Bragg Gold Medal and Prize For physics education.
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William Thomson, Lord Kelvin Gold Medal and Prize For public engagement in physics.
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Marie Curie-Sklodowska Silver Medal and Prize For distinguished contributions to physics education.
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Lise Meitner Silver Medal and Prize For distinguished contributions to public engagement within physics.
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Daphne Jackson Bronze Medal and Prize For exceptional early career contributions to physics education (by an early career physicist).
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Mary Somerville Bronze Medal and Prize For exceptional early career contributions to public engagement in physics (by an early career physicist).
All medals come with with £1,000 cash prize, certificate, and there will likely be some sort of celebration, depending on Covid.
The IOP is holding a short series of webinars between 12-18 January 2022 to provide support to the physics community for nominations for an IOP Award. You’ll learn more about the Award (including eligibility and categories), how to use the Awards platform, what to include in your nomination and even hear from previous winners.
The deadline for nominations is midday on 14 February 2022.
Click here for full details and to submit a nomination
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