Nominations Reopened for Vannevar Bush Award
Richard Fienberg AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force
The following is adapted from a National Science Foundation press release:
Each year the National Science Board (NSB) honors an individual with its prestigious Vannevar Bush Award, named after the gifted visionary and dynamic public servant who was behind the creation of the National Science Foundation (NSF). This "career capstone" award honors lifelong leaders who have made exceptional contributions toward the welfare of humankind and the nation through public-service activities in science, technology, and public policy. Past recipients include former Lockheed Martin CEO Norman Augustine, former science advisor and NSF director Neal Lane, and former Carnegie Institution president Maxine Singer.
The Board is reopening its nominations call for individuals who are US citizens and have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishment in at least two of the following selection criteria:
- Distinguished public service in science and technology;
- Exploration, charting, and settlement of new frontiers in science, technology, education, and public service;
- Demonstrated leadership and creativity that inspired others to distinguished careers in science and technology;
- Contributions to the welfare of the nation and humankind through activities in science and technology;
- Demonstrated leadership and creativity that has helped mold the history of advancements in the nation's science, technology, and education.
Nominations must be received by Tuesday, 20 January 2015. Nomination instructions are available on the Vannevar Bush Award webpage.
The National Science Board (NSB) is the policymaking body for the National Science Foundation. NSB also advises the President and Congress on science and engineering policy issues. The Board’s 24 members are drawn primarily from universities and industry and represent a variety of science and engineering disciplines. Selected for their eminence in research, education, or public service and records of distinguished service, Board members serve six-year terms. NSF’s director is an ex officio 25th member of the Board.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. In fiscal year (FY) 2014, its budget is $7.2 billion. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to nearly 2,000 colleges, universities, and other institutions. Each year NSF receives about 50,000 competitive requests for funding and makes about 11,500 new funding awards. NSF also awards about $593 million in professional and service contracts yearly.