IEEE NPSS CANPS AWARD

The CANPS Technical Committee usually presents an award at the Real Time conference to someone who has made a significant contribution to the fields of interest represented by CANPS.

Nomination forms for the CANPS Award: (pdf) (doc)

PAST RECIPIENTS

2007 - Peter Clout
For sustained and innovative entrepreneurship in computerized data acquisition and control systems.
2005 - Ed Barsotti
For significant contributions to high energy physics data acquisition.
2003 - none
2001 - none
1999 - Robert Downing, University of Illinois (retired)
For energetic and sustained leadership in the standardization of electronics for physics experiments and for the design and implementation of innovative, effective, and high-quality data acquisition systems.
1997 - Philip Ponting, CERN
For his constant effort to promote standardization of electronics in experimental research.
1993 - Louis Costrell, NIST
In appreciation for his many years of leadership in the creation, implementation, and use of standards in data acquisition and control systems.
1991 - Harry Bisby, Harwell
For pioneering contributions to the development of the CAMAC Modular Interface System for real-time data acquisition.
1989 - Rene Brun, CERN
In recognition of his leadership and contributions to the development of GEANT, a computer program used in the simulation of high-energy physics events.
1987 - Edwin Norbeck, University of Iowa
For his pioneering work in building the first computerized data acquisition system based on a general purpose computer.

AWARD DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE: "With the increased dependency of modern experimental scientific research upon computers it seems reasonable to recognize the individuals who have made an outstanding achievement in the application of computers in nuclear and plasma sciences. Inasmuch as the technology associated with computers is continually evolving, it further seems reasonable to expect innovative applications in the foreseeable future, thus justifying periodic recognition by the granting of an award. The research fields of nuclear and plasma physics have especially been enhanced by computers and it is proposed to create a biennial award, "The Computer Applications in Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Award".
ADMINISTRATION: The "Computer Applications in Nuclear and Plasma Sciences" (CANPS) Technical Committee administers the granting of such an award in the field of nuclear and plasma physics. The award is given at the Real-Time Conference sponsored by the CANPS Technical Committee, and will be financed from the proceeds of the conference. Details may be found in the official award rules.
The Real-Time Conference is help approximately every two years, usually in the spring or early summer.
ELIGIBILITY: Any person, regardless of nationality, is eligible for the award, with the exception that no member of the CANPS Technical Committee can be considered.
PRIZE ITEMS: The Computer Applications in Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Award shall consist of $2000 plus a plaque.
NOMINATIONS: Nominations must be submitted to the chair of the CANPS Technical Committee, by post, email or fax before the third Friday in January in the year of the Real Time Conference. The documentation can be of potentially any form but must provide evidence for outstanding professional contributions to the profession of utilizing computers in nuclear and/or plasma sciences research. Candidates can be self-nominated.
The nomination should include: name, address and education of the candidate, proposed citation, nominator name and contact information, supporting information for the nomination such as a list if significant technical contributions, publications and patents, and contributions to NPSS and its associated fields. Use the form provided on the Awards page for nominations.