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Nominations Due for 2009 Medal of Science
The State of Connecticut is calling for
nominations for the 2009 Medal of Science. A nomination form may be
downloaded here.
Nominations are due April 3.
The Medal of
Science is Connecticut’s highest honor for scientists and engineers. It
is designed to recognize extraordinary achievements in scientific
fields crucial to Connecticut’s economic competitiveness and social
well-being.
Modeled after the
National Medal of Science, this award is bestowed by the Governor in
alternate years with the Connecticut Medal of Technology.
As directed by
State Statute, selection of the annual Medalist is conducted on behalf
of the Board of Governors for Higher Education by the Department of
Higher Education with the assistance of the Connecticut Academy
of Science and Engineering. All Medal recipients will be
permanently featured in a Hall of Fame at the new Connecticut Science
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