John H. Dillon Medal
Establishment & SupportThe medal was established in 1983 by The American Physical Society and the Division of Polymer Physics (DPOLY). Beginning in 1997, sponsorship of the medal was assumed by Elsevier, Oxford, UK., publishers of the journal, Polymer. Rules & EligibilityThe medal will be awarded to one person for outstanding accomplishment and unusual promise in research in polymer physics. The year of a nominee's terminal degree cannot be earlier than the tenth year prior to the year of the award for which he/she is a candidate. Nominations are active for up three years. Nomination & Selection Process The deadline for submission of nominations for the 2009 prize is July 1, 2008. |  |
2008 John H. Dillon Medal Recipient: Kari Dalnoki-Veress McMaster University
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To recognize outstanding research accomplishments by young polymer physicists who have demonstrated exceptional research promise early in their careers. Recognition consists of $2,000, up to $1,000 allowance for travel to the meeting of the Society at which the award is being presented, a bronze medallion, and a certificate citing the accomplishments of the recipient. It will be presented annually.
