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Edward Goodrich Acheson Award

Electrochemical Society

This award was started in 1928 in honor of Edward Goodrich Acheson who was an American chemist and the 6th President of The Electrochemical Society. Acheson invented the Acheson process, which is still used to make silicon carbide (carborundum) and later a manufacturer of carborundum and graphite. He worked with Thomas Edison and experimented on making a conducting carbon used in the electric light bulb. The purpose of this award is to recognize distinguished contributions to the advancement of any of the objects, purposes or activities of The Electrochemical Society. Electrochemical Society membership is required to be eligible for this award.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Organization:
    The recipient must be a member of The Electrochemical Society
  • Other Benefits:
    The award consists of a gold medal and a plaque that contains a bronze replica of the medal thereof, both bearing the recipients name, complimentary meeting registration for award recipient and companion, a dinner held in recipients honor during the designated meeting, and Life Membership in the Society.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Award selection will be based on the nominee's contributions consisting of: (a) discovery pertaining to electrochemical and/or solid state science and technology, (b) invention of a plan, process or device or research evidenced by a paper embodying information useful, valuable, or significant in the theory or practice of electrochemical and/or solid state science and technology.
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Other Materials:
    Nomination Letter (completed by the nominator);Letters of Support (minimum of two, maximum of five);Curriculum Vitae (including lists of publications and patents).

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