Awards to Staff by Professional Societies

Our innovative contributions are often acknowledged at the corporate and individual levels by technical societies, national organizations, and professional associations. We are proud to feature some of our awards here.

American Association for the Advancement of Science—Fellows

For advancements in applications that promote and communicate the benefits of science and science education throughout society.

American Association for the Advancement of Science—Women in Science

For outstanding work in science and engineering, and for their compelling personal stories about the challenges they faced in the pursuit of a scientific career.

2002 Nora Sabelli

American Association for Artificial Intelligence—Fellows

For accomplishments in theory, technology, and applications that promote intelligent behavior in machines.

American Chemical Society Awards

For outstanding achievements in research in the diverse fields of the chemical sciences.

Don McMillen
1995 Henry Storch Award in Fuel Chemistry

David Golden
1990 Creative Advances in Environmental Science and Technology

Sidney Benson
1986 Irving Langmuir Award in Chemical Physics
1977 George Olah Award in Petroleum Chemistry

Karl Folkers
1986 Priestly Medal (highest ACS Award)
1941 Award in Pure Chemistry

Frank Mayo
1967 Award in Polymer Chemistry

American Geophysical Union—Fellows

For significant contributions to earth and space sciences through international, interdisciplinary research and publication.

2008 Thomas Slanger
1993 Margaret A. Tolbert
1962 Oswald G. "Mike" Villard

American Physical Society—Fellows

For achievements that advance knowledge through original research or the application of physics to science and technology.

American Physical Society—George E. Duvall Shock Compression Science Award

For contributions to understanding condensed matter and non-linear physics through shock compression.

2009 Don Curran                                                                                                   

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society—Harlan D. Mills Award

For longstanding, sustained, and meaningful contributions to the theory and practice of the information sciences, focusing on contributions to the practice of software engineering through the application of sound theory.

2011 John Rushby

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)—Fellows

For professional distinction and proficiency advancing both theory and applications in engineering, electronics, and computing.

International Conference on Automated Deduction (CADE)—Herbrand Award for Distinguished Contributions to Automated Reasoning

For career contributions in automated reasoning and deduction.

2002 Mark Stickel

International Joint Conferences on Artificial Intelligence—Donald E. Walker Distinguished Service Award   

For substantial contributions and extensive service to the field of artificial intelligence.

2011 C. Raymond Perrault

National Institute of Standards and Technology and National Security Agency—Computer System Security Award

For outstanding contributions toward the advancement of computer security technology.

2002 Peter Neumann

National Medal of Technology

The United States' highest science and technology honor for achievements that enhance America's competitiveness and standard of living.

2000 Douglas Engelbart

Oceanography Society - Nils Gunnar Jerlov Award

In recognition of contributions made to the advancement of our knowledge of the nature and consequences of light in the ocean.

2012 Kendall L. Carder

Research Society on Alcoholism—Gordis Award

Given annually for originality of research, significance to the field, quality of abstract, and presentation of their work at the Society's annual meeting.

2008 Natalie Zahr

Research Society on Alcoholism—Henri Begleiter Excellence in Research Award

This award is given annually by the Research Society on Alcoholism to an individual demonstrating innovation or creativity and excellence in their research and/or someone whose work has had a major impact on the field.

2008 Adolf Pfefferbaum

Society for Industrial Microbiology—Charles Porter Award

For sustained service to the Society for Industrial Microbiology.

2002 Kristien Mortelmans

Society for Information Display—Otto Schade Prize

For display performance and image quality

2004 Curtis R. Carlson

Worcester Polytechnic Institute—Robert H. Goddard Alumni Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement

For contributions in technology and science that bring pride and recognition to Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

2002 Curtis R. Carlson