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Purpose
Acoustical Society of America Student Council Mentoring Award
Nomination deadline: March 15, 2010
The Student Council Mentoring Award is designed to recognize a person who has demonstrated exceptional ability in guiding the academic and/or professional growth of his/her students and junior colleagues. Any ASA member, other than those currently serving on the Student Council, may submit a nomination for this award.
Selection criteria
The nominee must be a member of the ASA in order to be eligible for this award. The intent of the award is to recognize those who show excellence in a wide variety of mentoring areas. To this end, a nominee should demonstrate outstanding aptitude in the following areas:
􏰀 ResearchandPublications:
􏰀 Offers sound academic advice
􏰀 Provides direction in thesis and/or dissertation work
􏰀 Lends guidance in non-thesis research endeavors
􏰀 Assists in developing papers and publications
􏰀 Interpersonal and Motivational Skills:
􏰀 Available and approachable
􏰀 Establishes good rapport with students
􏰀 Motivates and excites students about research activities
􏰀 Serves as a beneficial role model
􏰀 Listens patiently, nurtures self sufficiency, and encourages feedback
􏰀 Maintains and communicates the highest ethical standards
􏰀 CareerDevelopment:
􏰀 Imparts informed advice relating to career searches
􏰀 Prepares students for interviews and serves as a resource in CV/resume preparation
􏰀 Establishes opportunities for networking and professional connections
􏰀 Supports students’ post-graduation progress and development
Submission Process
Nominations are due by March 15, 2010. Nomination forms and additional information can be found at www.acosoc.org/student/mentor/mentor.html. Each nomination requires at least one nominator, designated as the primary nominator. The primary nominator should submit a Primary Nomination Form with the nominee's current curriculum vitae and a letter describing why the nominee is an outstanding mentor. Up to three (3) additional support letters will strengthen the nomination. Each supporting nominator should submit a Supporting Nomination Form with a letter justifying the nomination. All nomination documentation should be submitted in electronic format (PDF or Microsoft Word) to: asa@aip.org with the subject line “Student Mentoring Award.” The recipient will be chosen by vote of the Student Council, and the award certificate will be presented at the 2nd Pan- American/Iberian Meeting on Acoustics, Cancun, Mexico 15-19 November 2010.