Mentoring Award

Nominations are being solicited for the new “DNP Mentoring Award”
to recognize Division of Nuclear Physics members who have had an
exceptional impact as mentors of nuclear scientists and students. This
mentoring could be through teaching or research or science-related
activities.
Examples of contributions of individuals who could be candidates for
this award:

• Exceptional mentoring of early career nuclear scientists;
• Sustained commitment to mentoring early career nuclear scientists
  from traditionally under-represented backgrounds;
• Leadership role in developing nuclear science research and career
  development activities, such as centers for nuclear science research for
  undergraduates, or conference experiences for students, or summer
  schools for nuclear science students.

Early career nuclear scientists include undergraduate and graduate
students, postdoctoral scholars, and nuclear science professionals early
in their careers, such as assistant professors or assistant scientists.
The award will consist of a certificate indicating the citation chosen by
the selection committee. If the recipient requests reimbursement for
travel to the meeting where the award is presented, this will be covered
by the DNP.

Nominations for the 2008 inaugural award are due February 29, 2008
and should be sent to:

Dr. Susan Seestrom
Past-Chair, DNP
P.O. Box 1663, MS A106
Los Alamos National Lab
Los Alamos, NM 87545
Fax: (505) 665-1293

Nomination packets should consist of at least 3 but not more than 4
letters supporting the nomination and a brief biosketch of the candidate.
At least two of the letters should be submitted by individuals who have
benefited from the mentoring experience. Nominees shall be members
of the DNP. There are no time limitations on contributions that can be
recognized by this award. Nominations will be active for three years.