[Cuga] 2019 Virginia Outstanding Scientist Nominations- a message from Narbe Kalantarian

[Lorelei Carlson]

Virginia’s Outstanding Scientist 2019
(Please see attached file for complete details)

GUIDELINES
Please note: The nomination packet cannot exceed 25 pages plus letters 
of support. Nomination packets must be submitted in their entirety as 
one PDF file.

1. Nominee’s most significant scientific contribution must be 
communicated by the Science Museum of Virginia to the general public. 
Therefore, describe the specific contribution in a manner that can be 
readily understood by the lay person. Do not use scientific 
abbreviations or jargon. (Not to exceed 100 words.)

2. Preference is given to candidates who have contributed a specific, 
novel and impactful discovery. Describe the nominee’s single most 
significant scientific contribution in a manner that can be readily 
understood by a general committee of scientists who are not specialists 
in the nominee’s field. Objective measures such as H-index, i10 index, 
or G index may be included to convey impact of relevant publications. 
(Not to exceed 500 words.)

3. Consideration will be given if work for which the candidate is 
nominated was accomplished in or has a strong connection to the 
Commonwealth of Virginia. Therefore, identify nominee’s relationship to 
the Commonwealth of Virginia in developing his/her most significant 
scientific contribution (Not to exceed 100 words.)

4. A major scientific discovery should be disseminated in high-impact, 
peer-reviewed publications. Please list the most significant scientific 
papers, books, book chapters, reports, patents, etc. (Not to exceed 25 
items.) A link to a list of all publications may be included.

5. Virginia’s Outstanding Scientist will have national and/or 
international recognition. Please list the nominee’s memberships on 
national and international scientific committees.

6. Curriculum Vitae, limited to five pages, to include:

  * Education (degrees, area of study, institutions, dates)
  * Professional experience
  * Honors and Awards
  * Publications

7. Five letters of support are desired, with at least three letters from 
outside the nominee’s institution.

For additional forms or further information, please contact Jim Blow at 
the Science Museum of Virginia at (804) 864-1499. Nomination forms are 
on the Museum's website: www.smv.org.

The nomination form and supporting documents must be returned no later 
than November 7, 2018 to:
Virginia’s Outstanding Scientist Awards Program
jblow at smv.org
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