Henry B. Linford Award for Distinguished Teaching

Nomination deadline: April 15, odd years
Presented: Spring meeting, even years

The Henry B. Linford Award for Distinguished Teaching was established in 1981 for excellence in teaching in subject areas of interest to the Society.

Eligibility criteria

• Recipient is distinguished for teaching excellence in subject areas of interest to the Society.
• Membership in The Electrochemical Society is not a requirement.

Nomination guidelines

Nominators and endorsers should be members of The Electrochemical Society. Nominations, once submitted, are considered in effect for two consecutive award cycles. 

A complete nomination package includes:

• Completed Electronic Nomination Form
• At least two, but no more than five supporting letters (one page in length)
• Additional documents that may be included:

– Candidate’s curriculum vitae
– Publications list
– Other pertinent information that supports and strengthens the candidate’s nomination

Award

The award consists of:

• Silver medal with the recipient’s name;
• Plaque bearing a bronze replica of the medal, with the recipient’s name;
• USD $2,500;
• Complimentary meeting registration for the award recipient and companion;
• Dinner held in the recipient’s honor during the designated meeting;
• Life Membership in The Society.

The recipient receives the award in person at a designated Society meeting. 

Recipient obligations

At the designated Society meeting at which the award is presented, the recipient delivers a general address on a subject related to the contributions for which the award is given.

About Henry B. Linford

Henry B. Linford (1911 – 1980) was a distinguished professor of chemical engineering at Columbia University, known for his work and research in electroplating and corrosion of metals. Dr. Linford became involved with the Society in 1936, and served as ECS secretary for 10 years and President of The Electrochemical Society from 1961-62.

Questions

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