Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize
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To recognize a most outstanding contribution to physics. The prize consists of $10,000, a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient, plus expenses for the three lectures by the recipient given at an APS meeting, a research university, and a predominantly undergraduate institution. The prize will be presented annually. Establishment & SupportThe prize was established in 1988 under the terms of a bequest of Beatrice Lilienfeld in memory of her husband, Julius Edgar Lilienfeld. Rules & EligibilityThe prize shall be awarded for outstanding contributions to physics by a single individual who also has exceptional skills in lecturing to diverse audiences. Nominations are active for three years. Nomination & Selection Process The deadline for submission of nominations for the 2010 prize is July 1, 2009. The nomination package must include:
To complete a nomination click here for the electronic submission form. All files should be uploaded in PDF format. Letters can be signed electronically (for example, using an embedded facsimile) or physically. In the latter case, they should be digitally scanned. Filenames should include the name of the nominee. Please contact Shelly Johnston for information on submitting updated material for nominations held-over from the previous selection process. Selection Committee Members: Richart Slusher, Curtis G. Callan, Jr., H. Eugene Stanley, Elizabeth Beise, Arthur Epstein Nomination Guidelines |
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2009 Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize Recipient:
Ramamurti Shankar Yale University
Past Recipients:
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