Distinguished Professor of Engineering

The Distinguished Professor of Engineering Award is made to a faculty member within the Carnegie Institute of Technology in recognition of exceptional achievements that have enhanced the reputation of CIT. The award consists of a gold medal and an honorarium. This award is to be given no more frequently than once every two years, when appropriate.


Eligibility
The award is open to any faculty member in CIT, including regular, research, and special faculty, without regard to age or academic rank.


Criteria
The basis for selection will be the degree to which the nominee has all of the following:

• extraordinary research contributions

• innovative and lasting contributions to education

• sustained excellence in teaching

• leadership in local, national, or global initiatives related to engineering and the impacts of technology on society

• leadership in college or university initiatives that have had significant impact on engineering education and research at Carnegie Mellon

Procedures
Nominations for the award can be submitted by all members of the CIT community to the CIT Associate Dean for Faculty and Graduate Affairs by the last day of classes of the fall semester. Documentation to support the nomination should include:

• a citation of approximately 100 words,

• a one page justification of the nomination,

• a current copy of the nominee's resume,

• letters from Carnegie Mellon and external sources who can attest to the nominees achievements and document their impacts, and

• any other optional materials the nominators may consider appropriate

Selection of the award winner or winners is performed by the CIT Faculty Awards Committee by the end of the Fall semester. All CIT Faculty awards will be announced at the Annual CIT Faculty Awards Banquet.