Education department awards
some very prestigious awards offered by the IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB). These awards honor individuals, IEEE Sections, and companies for significant contributions in continuing education, education innovation, precollege education, accreditation, meritorious service to the IEEE EAB, professional development, and related achievements that advance the practice of engineering and of engineering education. The awards include the following: IEEE EAB Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities: Recognizes IEEE members for efforts to foster the maintenance and improvement of education through the process of accreditation engineering, engineering technology, computer science programs, and applied science programs. IEEE EAB Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education: Recognizes IEEE members for the dedicated contribution to the design, delivery, and support of continuing education courses and programs in the fields of interest to IEEE members. IEEE EAB Major Educational Innovation Award: Recognizes IEEE members who have distinguished themselves for outstanding educational innovation in a field of interest of the IEEE. IEEE EAB Pre-College Educator Award: Recognizes current precollege classroom teachers who have inspired an appreciation and understanding of mathematics, science, and technology and the engineering process in students and have encouraged students to pursue technical careers. IEEE EAB Meritorious Service Citation: Recognizes IEEE members who are past members of the EAB or current or past members of EAB committees for outstanding and sustained service to the aims and objectives of the EAB. IEEE EAB Em ployer Professional D e v e l o p m e n t Award: Recognizes organizations employing IEEE members for contributions to employee continuing education and professional development. IEEE EAB Section Professional D e v e l o p m e n t Award: Recognizes IEEE Sections for major contributions to IEEE members in the areas of lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional development. IEEE EAB Vice President’s Recognition Award: Recognizes IEEE Members who have had a significant and substantial effect on the practice of engineering and of engineering education related to the mission of the EAB. Additional information on these awards, including a listing of previous winners and the 2004 Call for Nominations, can be found by following the links at the EAB Web site at http:// www.ieee.org/ organizations/eab/ eab.htm. I am certain that there are members of the IAS who have made significant contributions in one or more of these areas and that they are worthy of recognition. If you are aware of an individual that you think is deserving of one of these awards, I encourage you to nominate him or her. Please note that the deadline for nominations is 30 April 2004. IAS Education Department Awards