1999-2000 American Association for the Advancement of Science
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS    

The 1999-2000 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)  Award for Public Understanding of Science and Technology is given to scientists and engineers who make outstanding contributions to the popularization of science, but who are not members of the media.  The prize awarded will be $5,000.
Nominations deadline is August 1, 1999. 
For additional information, please AAAS at 202-326-6670, FAX: 202-371-9849     
Please include the following:    

1. NOMINEE's name, position, address 
2. NOMINATOR's name, position, address 
3. Summary of Activities such as book, magazine, and newspaper publishing; broadcasting; lecturing; museum presentation and exhibit design; and other public outreach activities, local or national in the U.S.
4. CV (3 pages maximum)   
5. 2 Letters of Support 
6. Sample of materials produced for general audiences, as opposed to professional or trade audiences, illustrating nominee's contribution.     
7. 3-Page Statement providing additional details for the action(s) for which the candidate is nominated, including one paragraph which describes the nominee's impact on the public.