DESCRIPTION:
This award is given in odd-numbered years to a young investigator in recognition of significant and innovative technical contributions to the field of medical imaging science. The prize, consisting of $1,000 and a plaque, is awarded at the IEEE Medical Imaging Conference.

ELIGIBILITY:
In accordance with the IEEE TAB Awards Manual, eligibility is restricted to: "Graduate students, or other individuals, whose highest degree was awarded within six years prior to the date of nomination."

SELECTION CRITERIA:
Nominees will be judged according to their contributions to medical imaging science as demonstrated by the technical merit and creativity of their research. Priority will be given to nominees whose research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, especially if the nominee is first author.

Past recipients:
1996 - Robert N. Beck, Medical Imaging Scientist Award
1997 - Paul Kinahan / Martin P. Tornai, Young Investigator Medical Imaging Science Award (shared)
1998 - W. Leslie Rogers, Medical Imaging Scientist Award
1999 - Freek Beekman, Young Investigator Medical Imaging Science Award
2000 - Harrison H. Barrett, Medical Imaging Scientist Award
2001 - Jinyi Qi, Young Investigator Medical Imaging Science Award - read about it here

Forms:
Nomination form (Microsoft Word RTF)
Nomination form (PDF format)

Address nominations, inquiries, and correspondence to:

2003 IEEE MIC Awards Committee Chair
c/o Ralph James
2003 NSS/MIC General Chairman
e-mail: rjames@bnl.gov