National Science Board Public Service Award
Background. The National Science Board established its annual
Public Service Award in November, 1996 to be presented each year to one
or more individuals and one institution to recognize their contributions
to increased understanding of science or engineering on a wide scale.
Criteria. Unlike other NSB recognition, the Public Service Award
does not focus on accomplishments in science and engineering, primarily.
Candidates for the award must demonstrate contributions to public service
beyond their scientific accomplishments, including:
- an increased understanding of the processes of science and engineering
through scientific discovery, innovation and its communication to the
public;
- encouraging others to help raise public understanding of science
and technology;
- promoting the engagement of scientists and engineers in public outreach
and scientific literacy;
- contributing to the development and support of broad science and
engineering policy;
- influencing and encouraging the next generation of scientists and
engineers;
- achieving broad recognition outside their area of specialization;
- and fostering awareness of science and technology among broad segments
of the population.
Candidates remain eligible to receive the Public Service Award for
three years, including the year nominated. Based on the judgment of a
six-member advisory committee appointed by the NSB chairman, recommendations
of the advisory group are submitted to the full Board for final selection.
See also: Press
Release on Public Service Award Winners
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