Early Career Award

DIVISION S-1 EARLY CAREER AWARD
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The S-1 Early Career Award recognizes scientists who have made outstanding contributions in Soil Physics within six years of completing the Ph.D. degree. Qualifications for the S-1 Early Career Award, as well as detailed instructions for nominating candidates, are provided below.

To apply, submit four copies of the complete nomination containing (i) nomination letter not to exceed two pages in length, (ii) supporting materials (see instructions below for format) that document the nominee’s qualifications, and (iii) three supporting letters not to exceed one page each. The deadline for receiving nomination is June 15, 2008. Send nominations to:

Dr. Michael Young
Chair S-1 Early Career Award
Division of Hydrologic Sciences
Desert Research Institute
755 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Nominations can also be sent in pdf format, along with any questions about the award to Michael Young (michael.young@dri.edu). For questions, Michael can also be reached by phone (702-862-5489).

Download the award description and nomination guidelines in PDF

The 2008 S-1 Early Career Award Committee consists of Michael Young (Chair), Shmulik Friedman, David Robinson, and Jirka Simunek.

Recipients of the S-1 Early Career Award t

2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007

Ty Ferré	Markus Tuller	Frank Casey	David Robinson	Sander Huisman	Jasper Vrugt




Nomination Guidelines t


Download the award description and nomination guidelines in PDF

Qualifications

	Completion of Ph.D. degree in Soil Physics or closely related program within six years of the award date.
	Active member of the Soil Science Society of America.
	Evidence of quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels if in a teaching position.
	Evidence of effectiveness in extension and/or outreach activities.
	Evidence of significant contribution of original basic and/or applied research in soil physics.
	Contributions to the public, professional organizations and institutions.

Nomination Process Candidates are to be nominated by an active member of the Soil Science Society of America. Four copies of nomination materials are to be sent to the S-1 Early Career Award Committee Chair. All nomination materials must be received by June 15, 2008. Materials will not be returned and unsuccessful nominations may be resubmitted the following year. Nomination materials will include:

1.)	A nomination letter, not to exceed two pages, signed by the nominator that includes a narrative explaining why the nominee is qualified to receive the award.

2.)	Supporting materials in the following format that document qualifications:


r	Title: Nomination of (nominee’s name) for the S-1 Early Career Award

r	Nominee: Include name, complete mailing address, telephone number, and email address.

r	Qualifications:


	I. Education (degree received, date awarded, institution, major professor)

	II. Professional Experience (position title, dates held, institution)

	III. Teaching Contributions (% of appointment)


	A. Courses taught B. Advising activities (undergraduate and graduate students) C. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (awards, evaluations) D. Other (teaching grants/proposals or education publications)


	IV. Extension and Outreach Contributions (% of appointment)


	A. Extension activities B. Outreach activities C. Evidence of effectiveness (awards, recognition received) D. Other (extension/outreach grants or proposals and publications)


	V. Research Contributions (% of appointment)


	A. Past accomplishments and impact B. Publications (list in citation form all publications by category, i.e. refereed, chapters, proceedings, …) C. Grants (proposals written and grants received) D. Awards or recognition received E. Other related research activities or accomplishments


	VI. Contributions to the Public or Profession


	A. Membership in professional societies B. Service to professional societies C. Service to institutions or government agencies D. Service to society or general public (community contributions)


3.)	Supporting letters. Include three supporting letters, not to exceed one page each, solicited by and sent to the nominator in sealed and signed envelopes. Members of the Awards Committee are not eligible to write supporting letters. One copy of each letter must be attached to the nomination materials.

Evaluation and Selection Process

The S-1 Early Career Award Committee will consist of four members; three appointed from the S-1 membership and the previous S-1 Chair. Each appointed committee member will serve a three-year term, and will function as the Committee Chair in her/his third year of service. At the annual meetings, one new committee member will be appointed by the incoming S-1 chair, in consultation with committee members. The outgoing S-1 chair will automatically join the committee, along with the two continuing members and the newly appointed member. The committee will evaluate nominations and submit their recommendation to the current S-1 Chair at least two weeks prior to the annual meetings. Those serving on the committee are not eligible for the award. Committee members will remove themselves from discussions and will not rank nominees with whom they have co-authored papers, served as their major professor (advisor), or served on their graduate committee (M.S. and/or Ph.D.). The award will be announced at the annual S-1 Business Meeting.

Nominations not adhering to the above format, including page limits, will not be considered eligible.