Andrew Gemant Award
Nominations are open each year from October 1 - January 31.
About the Award
The Andrew Gemant Award recognizes the accomplishments of a person who has made significant contributions to the cultural, artistic, or humanistic dimension of physics and is given annually. The award is made possible by a bequest of Andrew Gemant to the American Institute of Physics.
The awardee receives a $5,000 cash award, designates an academic institution to receive a grant of $3,000 to further the public communication of physics, and is invited to deliver a public lecture in a suitable forum.
Criteria
The awardee is named by the AIP Board of Directors during the annual spring meeting based on the recommendation of an outside Selection Committee appointed by the Institute's Board Chair. The awardee is chosen based on contributions in one or more of the following areas:
- Creative work in the arts and humanities that derives from a deep knowledge of and love for physics
- The interpretation of physics to the public through such means as mass media presentations or public lectures
- The enlightenment of physicists and the public regarding the history of physics or other cultural aspects of physics
- Clear communication of physics to students who are learning physics as part of their general education
To Apply
Nominations must include a letter of nomination and the nominee's CV. You may also provide up to three letters or other documents in support of the nomination. Nominations are to be submitted in PDF format via email to Lcaron@aip.org ; include ALL information/attachments in one email.
