About the Award
The David Turnbull Lectureship is awarded to recognize the career of a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to understanding materials phenomena and properties through research, writing, and lecturing, as exemplified by the life work of David Turnbull.
The recipient will give a technical lecture of broad appeal at a designated session of the MRS Fall Meeting, and he/she will work with the MRS Bulletin staff in preparing an appropriate article for the Bulletin. In addition, the recipient will receive a travel allowance for speaking engagements throughout the year. The award will also include a supplemental travel allowance.
Award Package
The Turnbull Lecturer will receive a $5,000 honorarium and a citation plaque. The registration fee and reasonable travel expenses to the MRS meeting at which the Turnbull Lecture is given will be reimbursed.
The David Turnbull Lectureship is intended to support and enrich the materials research community, while honoring the accomplishments of an outstanding researcher and communicator.
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| David Turnbull Lectureship Recipients |
2004
Frank Bates
University of Minnesota |
"For pioneering contributions to the fundamental understanding of structure and properties of complex polymeric materials, particularly block copolymers and polymeric vesicles, coupled with outstanding lecturing, writing, teaching, and educational leadership." |
2003
Ellen D. Williams University of Maryland/MRSEC
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"For groundbreaking research on the atomic-scale science of surfaces and for
leadership, writing, teaching, and outreach that conveys her deep
understanding of and enthusiasm for materials research." |
2002
Professor Robert W. Cahn
Cambridge University
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"For service to the materials science community through writing, editing, mentoring, and fostering of international understanding, as well as for outstanding contributions to the development of physical metallurgy through research on recovery and recrystallization, rapid solidification, and intermetallic compounds." |
2001
James R. Chelikowsky
University of Minnesota
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"For his contributions to the fundamental understanding of electrical, optical, mechanical, surface and interface properties of bulk and nanostructured semiconductors, ceramics, and metals through ab initio calculations; and for excellence in teaching, lecturing, and writing." |
2000
Anthony G. Evans
Princeton University
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"For outstanding contributions and leadership in bringing fundamental
insights in mechanical behavior to materials engineering through research, teaching, mentoring, writing, and lecturing." |
1999
Joseph E. Greene
University of Illinois
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"For contributions to the use of non-thermal methods in the growth of thin films and the engineering of their phase, composition, and microstructure; and for excellence in teaching and writing." |
1998
H. Eugene Stanley
Boston University |
"For his insights into the statistical aspects of materials phenomena including phase transitions, pattern formation, and disordered, granular, and soft materials, and for his outstanding lecturing and writing on these topics." |
1997
Merton C. Flemings,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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"For contributing to the foundations and technology of solidification processing and for educating a generation of materials engineers." |
1996
Robert E. Newnham
Pennsylvania State University |
"For pioneering the field of ceramic composites for electronic and optical applications, and in recognition of a distinguished career of guiding students, lecturing, and writing." |
1995
Didier R. de Fontaine
University of California-Berkeley
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"In recognition of fundamental contributions and insights in the fields of order/disorder phenomena in materials and computational techniques for phase diagrams." |
1994
Arthur S. Nowick
Columbia University
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"Has made profound contributions to the understanding of grain boundary motion, morphological stability, the structure of surfaces and interfaces, and flow and diffusion as stochastic phenomena." |
1993
Morris Cohen
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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"For his contributions to the development of physical metallurgy, especially in the mechanism and kinetics of martensitic transformation, and for his leadership in establishing the broader discipline of materials science and engineering." |
1993
Frederick Seitz
The Rockefeller University |
"Has played a seminal role in establishing the modern fields of solid-state physics and materials science through his many basic books and research papers, and for his leadership, as a teacher and administrator, in encouraging the growth of these disciplines." |
1992
Thomas R. Anthony
General Electric Company |
"For outstanding contributions to the understanding of diffusion, thermomigration, and the synthesis of diamond." |
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Nomination Information
Rules and Eligibility | Administration | Nomination Package Requirements
Procedure for Submission
Rules and Eligibility
Nominations for the Turnbull Lectureship
may be made for scientists and engineers in all
areas of materials science. The primary consideration
in making the award is the nominee’s career
contribution to the fundamental understanding of
materials phenomena and properties, through his/her
research, writing, and lecturing. Nominees need
not be members of the Materials Research Society,
and nominees of any nationality are eligible.
Current members of the MRS Turnbull Lectureship
Selection Subcommittee, MRS Board members, and
previous Turnbull Lecturers are not eligible. The
selection of the Turnbull Lecturer must be approved
by the MRS Board with recommendation from the Awards
Committee; the decision of the MRS Board is final.
The Lectureship will not be awarded in absentia.
The lecture must be given within 12 months of the
selection at an MRS Fall Meeting.
Administration
The Lectureship is managed by the Turnbull Lectureship Subcommittee of the MRS Awards Committee. This subcommittee is responsible for soliciting and evaluating nominations annually and recommending a nominee to the MRS Board for final approval or recommending to the Board that no award be made.
Nomination Package Requirements
The following is required for nomination for the Lectureship:
- Completed Nomination Summary Form
PDF Format | MS Word Format
- A statement by the nominator supporting the candidate’s suitability to be designated the Turnbull Lecturer, with respect to
- the importance of the candidate’s research contributions to the fundamental understanding of materials
- the quality of the candidate’s writing and lectures, and
- the candidate’s role in education and graduate training in materials research.
- Supporting information and documents, e.g., curriculum vitae including a list of key publications.
- Three separate letters of support from established scientists familiar with the nominee’s qualifications and area of research. Only three such letters will be accepted with each nomination. Each letter should make specific reference to the criteria listed above in item 2.
- A list of supporting documents submitted. The entire nomination package, excluding reprints, must not exceed 12 pages.
- Materials provided in paper form (if mailed) should be single-sided.
Deadline and Procedure for Submission of Nominations All materials comprising a nomination package, with the exception of support letters, which may be sent separately, should be sent COLLECTIVELY in a single packet by the nominator. Nominators should be careful to ensure legibility of documents. Nomination packages, updates and support letters for the David Turnbull Lectureship Award must arrive by midnight Eastern time on June 1, by mail, fax or email. Incomplete nominations will not be eligible. Nomination forms/materials received by email should be replications (PDFs). Letters of support must also be in PDF format on letterhead showing signature of supporter.
Mail completed nomination package to:
John B. Ballance, Executive Director
Materials Research Society
506 Keystone Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086 U.S.A.
Fax: 724-779-8313
Email to: awardsprogram@mrs.org
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