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Every year, IEEE EMBS salutes the significant achievements of its members with these awards — presented by the Awards Committee at the Society’s Annual International Conference. The 2009 conference will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota from September 2-6, 2009 at the Hilton Minneapolis. Check the conference homepage for details. We hope to see you there!
- The IEEE EMBS Award for Excellence in Biomedical Technology
In Memoriam of William J. Morlock
(Honorarium $3,000 USD/Travel Reimbursement up to $2,000 USD)
Award Description and 2009 Nomination Form
- The IEEE EMBS Academic Career Achievement Award
(Honorarium $2,500 USD/Travel Reimbursement up to $1,500 USD)
For outstanding contribution and achievement in the field of biomedical engineering to an educator, researcher, developer, or administrator who has had a distinguished career of 20 years or more in the field. Accomplishments may be technological or theoretical and need not have preceded the award date by any specific period of time. Candidate must be a current member of EMBS. 2009 Nomination Form
- The IEEE EMBS Professional Career Achievement Award
(Honorarium $2,500 USD/Travel Reimbursement up to $1,500 USD)
For outstanding contribution advancing biomedical engineering and its professional practices as a practicing biomedical engineer working in industry, government or other applied areas related to biomedical engineering. Accomplishments include, but are not limited to, technological advances, improvements in processes, or development of new products or procedures, and need not have preceded the award date by any specified period of time. Candidate must be a current member of EMBS. 2009 Nomination Form
- The IEEE EMBS Early Career Achievement Award
(Honorarium $1,000 USD/Travel Reimbursement up to $1,500 USD)
For significant contributions to the field of biomedical engineering as evidenced by innovative research design, product development, patents, and/or publications made by an individual who is within 10 years of completing their highest degree at the time of the nomination and is a current member of EMBS. 2009 Nomination Form
- The IEEE EMBS Service Award
(Honorarium $1,000 USD/Travel Reimbursement up to $1,500 USD)
For outstanding service and contributions to the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Accomplishments should be related to direct Society service and need not have preceded the award date by any specific period of time. Candidate must be a current member of EMBS. 2009 Nomination Form
- The IEEE EMBS Technical Awards
(Honorarium $500 USD/Travel Reimbursement up to $1,500 USD for each of the five awardees)
For outstanding achievement, contribution(s), and/or innovation in a technical area of biomedical engineering. This achievement can be demonstrated by the advancement of technology through a publication and/or the development of a product, device or service. The areas of technology that would be eligible for recognition of this award include (but is not limited to) bio-signal processing, biomedical image and image processing, bio-instrumentation, bio-sensors, bio-micro/nano technologies, bio-informatics, computational biology and systems biology, cardio-vascular and respiratory systems engineering, neural and rehabilitation engineering, cellular and tissue engineering, bio-materials, bio-robotics, bio-mechanics, therapeutic and diagnostic systems, medical device design and development, healthcare information systems, telemedicine, and emerging technologies in biomedicine.
Each year up to five awardees will be selected based on nominations. 2009 Nomination Form
- The IEEE EMBS Outstanding Chapter Award
(Honorarium $1,000 USD/Travel Reimbursement up to $1,000 USD)
For achievement in member development and delivering services to members of an EMBS Chapter during the previous calendar year. A single EMBS Chapter will be selected based on activities, community outreach and promotion of EMBS. 2009 Nomination Form
- The IEEE EMBS Best New Chapter Award
(Honorarium $500 USD/Travel Reimbursement of up to $1,000 USD)
For outstanding activities performed by a new EMBS Chapter within the first 12 months of Chapter formation. A single EMBS Chapter will be selected based on activities, community outreach and promotion of EMBS. 2009 Nomination Form
- The IEEE EMBS Outstanding Performance Award for an EMBS Student
Chapter or Club
(Honorarium $500 USD/Travel Reimbursement of up to $1,000 USD)
For achievement in demonstrating outstanding performance in promoting student interest and involvement in biomedical engineering during the previous calendar year. Award Description and 2009 Nomination Form.
- The IEEE EMBS Best New Student Chapter or Club Award
(Honorarium$300 USD/Travel Reimbursement of up to $1,000 USD)
For outstanding activities performed by a new EMBS Student Chapter or Club within the first 12 months of formation. Award Description and 2009 Nomination Form.
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