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Virginia’s Outstanding Scientist 2019<br>
(Please see attached file for complete details)<br>
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GUIDELINES<br>
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.<br>
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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.)<br>
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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.)<br>
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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.)<br>
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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.<br>
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5. Virginia’s Outstanding Scientist will have national and/or
international recognition. Please list the nominee’s memberships on
national and international scientific committees.<br>
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6. Curriculum Vitae, limited to five pages, to include:<br>
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<li>Education (degrees, area of study, institutions, dates)</li>
<li>Professional experience</li>
<li>Honors and Awards</li>
<li>Publications</li>
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7. Five letters of support are desired, with at least three letters
from outside the nominee’s institution.<br>
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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: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.smv.org">www.smv.org</a>.<br>
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The nomination form and supporting documents must be returned no
later than November 7, 2018 to:<br>
Virginia’s Outstanding Scientist Awards Program<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jblow@smv.org">jblow@smv.org</a>
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