Publication Excellence Award
The Publication Excellence Award recognizes outstanding faculty leadership in advancing their field through impactful research publications. This award celebrates faculty members whose work has had a significant influence on the academic community, industry, or mass media. The award emphasizes the importance of research that is widely disseminated, highly cited, and contributes to both the scientific community and the broader public. One award may be given annually with a $1,000 stipend.
Eligibility
- Open to full-time tenure and non-tenure track faculty members within the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering (SGCOE) who have made substantial contributions through research publications. This includes faculty with a high volume of papers, notable citation records, or those whose work has been widely recognized by industry or the mass media.
- Previous recipients of this award are not eligible.
Criteria
Nominations can be self-nominations. The nomination package is limited to five pages (12-point font and 1-inch margins), including a two-page letter summarizing the faculty member’s publication achievements and up to three pages of other supporting information, all submitted as a single PDF document. Evaluation will be based on the following criteria:
- Publication Volume and Impact: The number of publications authored and co-authored, as well as their influence on the field.
- Citation Impact: The number of citations the publications have received, reflecting the broader academic and professional influence.
- Industry and Media Recognition: Publications that have gained attention from industry partners, media outlets, or have been recognized for their practical applications and contributions.
- Collaborative Publications: Evidence of successful collaborations with researchers from within and outside the university, including interdisciplinary contributions.
- Mentorship in Research and Publication: Evidence of mentorship in guiding graduate and undergraduate students to publish their work in high-impact journals or conferences.
