The High Energy Astrophysics Division of the American Astronomical Society (HEAD/AAS) is soliciting nominations and submissions for the 6th David N. Schramm Award.
The purpose of the Schramm Award is to recognize and stimulate distinguished writing on high-energy astrophysics in order to improve the general public’s understanding in and appreciation of this exciting field of research.
Application must be received by February 15, 2008; articles for this award must have been published between June 1, 2006, and January 15, 2008. To receive information on how to apply for the Schramm Award, contact Megan Watzke at mwatzke@cfa.harvard.edu.
The award consists of a prize of $1,500 and a plaque containing a citation. The publisher of the winning work will receive a certificate honoring the publication in which the work appeared. The award is sponsored by HEAD/AAS, which will pay the winning author’s personal travel expenses so that the award can be received in person at the next HEAD meeting, which will be held March 31 through April 3, 2008, in Los Angeles.
The entries will be judged by a committee of distinguished scientists and journalists selected by the Executive Committee of the HEAD/AAS. The results will be announced on March 7, 2008. The decision of this judging committee will be final.
David Schramm was a distinguished scientist who is widely regarded as the founder of the field of Particle Astrophysics, a discipline where cosmology and particle physics meet. High-energy astrophysics incorporates experimental and theoretical studies of high-energy photons and particles from the cosmos, including the disciplines of X-ray, gamma-ray and cosmic-ray astronomy.
Further information on the Schramm Award may be found at: http://www.aas.org/head/schramm/schramm.prize.html
