Distinguished Research Award

Description:
Those attributes that pertain to exemplary research may include: contributions to citable scientific literature, recognition from the scientific community, inclusion on peer review panels, development of practical applications of societal impact arising from the individual's research, and development of a clear record of research results upon which other scientists may build.

Eligibility:
1. Any full-time faculty member of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences with 3 to 10 years consecutive service in research as part of their appointment, are eligible to receive the award in the category of Research Early/Mid-Career. 2. Any full-time faculty member of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences with 11+ years consecutive service in research as part of their appointment, are eligible to receive the award in the category of Research Advanced/Senior Career.

Nominations:
Alumnus, students, or employees of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences may nominate. The nomination must include documenting evidence:

• A statement of the nominee's research responsibility and supervising or coordinating activities concerned with research
• A statement of nominee's contribution to agriculture or family and consumer science in New Mexico, the region, and the nation. The contribution may be of immediate recognition and application, or it may be that which is judged to have a definite potential of future significance
• A statement attesting to why the research should be considered for the award and what makes the research effort noteworthy at the time the person is to be considered for the award
• Supporting statement by the nominee's immediate supervisor.
• One page list of pertinent publications

At least one of the nominators needs to be from outside NMSU (the community, industry, businesses, etc.)

Recipient will receive:
A certificate, a medal

Submission options:
Nomination may be submitted by email or paper, but only supporting documents included in the original nomination will be considered.

Email:
Typed nomination letters may be sent to ypalma@nmsu.edu.

or

Mail letters of nomination to:
Awards Committee c / o
Dean, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
P.O. Box 30003, MSC 3AG
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003

On-campus address:
MSC 3AG

Recipients: