Tate Medal for International Leadership in Physics

Named for John Torrence Tate in honor of his service to the physics community, the Tate Medal recognizes distinguished leadership and service to the profession of physics by a non-U.S. national. Awarded every two years, it consists of a certificate, a bronze medal, and a $10,000 cash award.

Current Medal winner

Yu Lu

The 2007 Tate Medal for Leadership in International Physics was awarded to Yu Lu of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing. Dr. Lu will receive the medal “in recognition of four decades of landmark contributions in bringing together the world’s condensed matter physics community, the support of young scientists, the creation of important international conferences, and international statesmanship in theoretical physics.”

Past recipients

2005 - Erio Tosatti
2003 - Herwig Franz Schopper
1996 - Willibald Jentschke
1992 - Roald Sagdeev
1989 - Edoardo Amaldi
1981 - Pierre Aigrain
1978 - Abdus Salam
1972 - Gilberto Bernardini
1966 - H.W. Thompson
1961 - Paul Rosbaud

Criteria

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.
The recipient is chosen by the Governing Board of the Institute on the recommendation of a committee appointed for the purpose.
The medalist is expected to receive the award in person and travel expense is reimbursed by the Institute.
This award is supported by a restricted/endowed fund.
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