John H. Dillon Medal
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Establishment & SupportThe medal was established in 1983 by The American Physical Society and the Division of Polymer Physics (DPOLY). Beginning in 1997, sponsorship of the medal was assumed by Elsevier, Oxford, UK., publishers of the journal, Polymer. Rules & EligibilityThe medal will be awarded to one person for outstanding accomplishment and unusual promise in research in polymer physics. The year of a nominee's terminal degree cannot be earlier than the tenth year prior to the year of the award for which he/she is a candidate. Nominations are active for up three years. Nomination & Selection ProcessThe deadline for submission of nominations for the 2011 prize is July 1, 2010. 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. DPOLY executive committee will solicit and review the application packages for the John H. Dillon medal and recommend a candidate to the APS.Nomination Guidelines |
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2010 John H. Dillon Medal Recipient:
Yueh-Lin Loo Princeton University
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To recognize outstanding research accomplishments by young polymer physicists who have demonstrated exceptional research promise early in their careers. Recognition consists of $2,000, up to $1,000 allowance for travel to the meeting of the Society at which the award is being presented, a bronze medallion, and a certificate citing the accomplishments of the recipient. It will be presented annually.