The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science invites nominations for the 2021 Ernest Orlando Lawrence Awards.
The Lawrence Awards recognize mid-career U.S. scientists and engineers for exceptional contributions and achievements in research and development supporting the broad missions of the U.S. Department of Energy and its programs to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States. Awards will be considered in each of the following nine categories: Atomic, Molecular, and Chemical Sciences; Biological and Environmental Sciences; Computer, Information, and Knowledge Sciences; Condensed Matter and Materials Sciences; Energy Science and Innovation; Fusion and Plasma Sciences; High Energy Physics; National Security and Nonproliferation; and Nuclear Physics.
The Lawrence Awards are among the longest running and most prestigious science and technology awards given by the U.S. Government and are named in honor of Ernest Orlando Lawrence, the 1939 Nobel Laureate in physics, who helped establish the DOE laboratory system and ushered in a new era of big science and multidisciplinary research. Since the award was first conferred in 1960, more than 200 Laureates have been recognized for their promising leadership and ground-breaking scientific achievements principally funded by DOE. To learn more about the recently honored 2020 Laureates and watch the 2020 award ceremony, visit the DOE YouTube Channel. Laureates receive a citation signed by the Secretary of Energy, a gold-plated medal bearing the likeness of Ernest O. Lawrence, and an honorarium.
The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, August 24th, 2021, 5:00 pm Eastern. Information on eligibility requirements, award category descriptions, and the selections process can be found at the Lawrence Awards website. Nomination packages must be submitted through the online Lawrence Awards management system.
The DOE encourages nominations of individuals from underrepresented groups, and is committed to fostering safe, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work, research, and funding environments. Read the Office of Science’s Statement of Commitment for more information on this commitment.
Please consider nominating a colleague and encouraging nominations by sharing this letter broadly with colleagues and professional networks. Thank you for your help with this important award program.
For questions, please contact Dr. Kaitlyn (Katie) Schroeder-Spain, Program Manager for the Lawrence Award, at [email protected].