Tate Medal for International Leadership in Physics

John Tate MedalAbout the Medal

Named for John Torrence Tate in honor of his service to the physics community, the Tate Medal recognizes non-US citizens for international leadership in physics, with an emphasis on leadership, statesmanship, and service to the physics community, as opposed to research achievement. Awarded every two years, it consists of a certificate, a bronze medal, and a $10,000 cash award.

Criteria

  1. The award is for service to the profession of physics rather than for research accomplishment. Services that further international understanding and exchange are considered to be of primary importance. Examples might be the establishment or improvement of publications, the promotion or administration of joint research projects, or the operation of unusually successful international conferences. A citation on the accompanying certificate will state the particular service for which the award is made.
  2. The recipient is chosen by the Governing Board of the Institute on the recommendation of a committee appointed for the purpose.
  3. The medalist is expected to receive the award in person. Travel expense is reimbursed by the Institute.
Jean Trân Thanh Vân
Jean Trân Thanh Vân

Current Tate Medal winner

The 2011 AIP Tate Medal for International Leadership in Physics has been awarded to Professor Jean Trân Thanh Vân in recognition of his role spanning more than four decades in bringing together the community of physicists across national and cultural borders through the Rencontres de Moriond and Rencontres de Blois, and for his tireless efforts to build a modern scientific community in Vietnam.

See past Tate Medal recipients.

Nomination process

Nominations are to be submitted as a single pdf file including:

  1. Letter of nomination
  2. Two letters supporting the nomination
  3. Curriculum vitae of the nominee
  4. Proposed citation for the award

Nominations must be received by 15 August 2011. The pdf of the nomination material should be e-mailed to: the Award Committee Chair, Chris Quigg, and to the Assistant to the AIP Corporate Secretary, Melissa Poleski.

  • Email nominating material to , Award Committee Chair
  • Email nominating material to , Assistant to the AIP Corporate Secretary

Contact information

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