[ASA] ASA prizes

Sun Feb 4 14:52:11 AEDT 2018

Dear ASA,

A key activity of the ASA is the recognition and celebration of achievement in astronomy. As such, the Society sponsors and manages a number of awards for contributions to astronomy at various levels.

I’m pleased to announce that the ASA Council has approved an increase in prize monies awarded for the following prizes:

-          Bok Prize (for best honours/masters thesis) winner to receive $1,000
-          Charlene Heisler Prize (for best PhD thesis) winner to receive $1,000
-          Louise Webster Prize (for outstanding research by an Early Career Researcher) winner to receive $2,500
-          Ellery Lecture (for outstanding contributions to astronomy, awarded every second year) winner to receive $5,000

The prize monies awarded have remained unchanged for many years and it was felt that an increase was long overdue. The Society thanks the support of our members for the generous donations that have been received over many years. These help to sustain the awards now and into the future.

As a reminder, nominations for the Bok Prize, Charlene Heisler Prize, Louise Webster Prize and David Allen Prize are closing soon on Friday, February 9. See details below.

Best regards,
Stuart

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Nominations are now open for the following ASA prizes:
-          the Bok Prize for outstanding research in astronomy by an Honours or eligible Masters student
-          the Charlene Heisler Prize for the most outstanding PhD thesis in astronomy or closely related field
-          the Louise Webster Prize for outstanding research by a scientist early in their post-doctoral career.
-          the David Allen Prize for exceptional achievement in astronomy communication.

CLOSING DATE for all prizes is Friday 9th February, 2018.

The ASA is strongly committed to improving the representation and status of women in astronomy. The Society expects that female candidates should comprise at least 25% of the nominations for each prize and acknowledges the support of institutions for helping to achieve this goal. The fraction of female candidates nominated for each prize across the last three years is included below.

Bok Prize
For most outstanding Honours/Masters thesis in astronomy or a closely related field. Eligible Masters students are those who have entered their Masters degree directly from a 3 year undergraduate degree (without undertaking an Honours year). All degree requirements must have been completed in 2017.
A maximum of 2 nominations can be submitted by an Australian University and nominations must be endorsed by the Head of Department and submitted by the candidate’s supervisor.
Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 29% (2017), 50% (2016), 83% (2015)
Please follow the nomination guidelines at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/VQINCROAQotRonNMi9d7NW?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Dh_CCVAGXPt5m0MWTzu1cc?domain=hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com>

Charlene Heisler Prize
For most outstanding PhD thesis in astronomy or a closely related field. The PhD thesis must have been accepted (but not necessarily conferred) by an Australian university during 2017.
A maximum of 2 nominations can be submitted by an Australian University and nominations must be endorsed by the Head of Department and submitted by the candidate’s supervisor.
Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 43% (2017), 25% (2016), 40% (2015)
Please follow the nomination guidelines at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/3I7mCWLJY7iPZz0MUKQCOS?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/KgoxCXLKZoiqjBm8TkBN9y?domain=hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com>

Louise Webster Prize
For outstanding research by a scientist early in their post-doctoral career, based on the scientific impact of a single research paper (within astronomy or a closely related field), which has the applicant as first author. The applicant is required to be a current financial member of the ASA and to have held that membership for at least two years prior to the nomination.
Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 0% (2017), 0% (2016), 100% (2015)
Please follow the nomination guidelines at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Eu0XCYWL1viNmk5nTMTnQO?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/KfvgCZYM2VFDAPzkcP8ukB?domain=hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com>

David Allen  Prize
Awarded to an individual, group or institution that actively connects with the public to communicate astronomical themes in an engaging and informative way. The activity should reach a broad range of audiences. It must be highly prominent and interesting, while maintaining a strong level of scientific integrity.
The scope of the activity can be quite broad such as public presentations, popular writing, sustained media and outreach events, on-line activities and/or any innovative and creative activity that achieves astronomy outreach.
The activity must have been undertaken in Australia, by an Australian citizen or permanent resident or an Australian institution, and have been published, performed or have occurred within the last three years (ie. after February 2015). Previous winners of the David Allen Prize are ineligible for nomination.
Please follow the nomination guidelines at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/TLhxC1WZXrikxn8PIy87pf?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/qnOlC2xZYvCRWK7Bi0fUDw?domain=hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com>

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