1) Description
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, high energy, and plasma physics have especially been enhanced by computers, thus leading to the creation of a biennial award, "The Computer Applications in Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Award".
2) Administration
The "Computer Applications in Nuclear and Plasma Sciences" (CANPS) Technical Committee created and administers the granting of such an award in the field of nuclear and plasma sciences.
3) Eligibility
Any person, regardless of nationality, or IEEE membership status, is eligible for the award, with the exception that no member of CANPS Technical Committee can be considered. The winner of the award shall be invited to the Real-Time Data Acquisition Conference in the year of their award.
4) The Prize Items
The Computer Applications in Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Award shall consist of $2000 plus a plaque.
5) Funds
The "Computer Applications in Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Award" may be given every two years at the Real-Time Data-Acquisition Conference sponsored by the CANPS Technical Committee to be financed from the proceeds of the conference.
6) Nominee Solicitation
Formal solicitation for nominees shall be made via 1) solicitation to the previous conference attendees, 2) requests in the NPSS Newsletter, and 3) other appropriate solicitations. Individuals may be nominated by submission to the chair of the CANPS Technical Committee. 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. 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 of significant technical contributions, publications and patents, and contributions to NPSS and its associated fields.
7) Awards Committee
From the submitted nominees the CANPS committee shall select the winner. A member of the CANPS committee shall be appointed by the chair of CANPS to be the chair of the CANPS Award Subcommittee. The subcommittee (two or more CANPS members) will report its recommendation to the committee. The CANPS committee as a whole will make the final selection. The CANPS chair shall report this action to the chairman of the NPSS Awards Committee.
8) Schedule
Solicitation of nominees should start in September of the year preceding the Real-Time Conference. The nominations are due to be received by the third Friday in January in the year of the Real-Time Conference. The announcement of the winner will be made public on the third Monday in March of the year of the award.
9) Basis of Selection
The winner of the award shall be selected based upon any evidence the CANPS Award Subcommittee wishes to evaluate. Following the subcommittee's recommendation, a majority vote by the CANPS committee will decide the winner. No more than four (4) ballots of the CANPS committee shall be taken with at least 75% of the committee voting to select a winner. If no agreement of the committee can be obtained, the award will be skipped for that biennial period.
10) Presentation
The Award shall be presented by the Chair of CANPS, on behalf of NPSS, during the Real-Time Data-Acquisition Conference.
11) Publicity
Publicity shall be given in appropriate NPSS publications and other professional and public outlets.