IOM 3 names award winners
The UK Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (IOM 3 ) has announced its award winners for 2005. In the premier award category, Michael Braden of the Queen Mary School of Medicine and Dentistry receives the Chapman Medal for distinguished research and innovation in the field of biomedical materials. The Griffith Medal and Prize has been awarded to David J. Bacon of the University of Liverpool for his notable contributions to materials science. Glenn R. McDowell of the University of Nottingham wins the Silver Medal, presented to younger members in recognition of an outstanding contribution to materials science, engineering, and technology, including their promotion on a national and international scale. John Kilner of Imperial College London is awarded the Verulam Medal and Prize for ceramics research.
New NAS members elected
The US National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has elected 72 new members and 18 foreign associates in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. The award is one of the most highly regarded honors that can be bestowed upon a US scientist or engineer. Among the 90 scientists elected in 2005 are: