Emerging Astrodynamicist Award

 

The Emerging Astrodynamicist Award was established to recognize the junior researchers making significant contributions to the field of Astrodynamics. The award is based on the impact of the technical contributions of the candidate, with their service contributions also considered. The recipient of this award will be chosen by the Space Flight Mechanics Committee. See below for nomination criteria and procedures.

Awardees will be recognized during a Summer Astrodynamics Meeting and will receive a commemorative plaque and $1000 award.

 

Emerging Astrodynamicist Criteria

Those qualified to be nominated for this award must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be within 10 years of receiving their highest degree during the year the award will be made.
  • Must have presented at a previous AAS Astrodynamics/Space Flight Mechanics conference.
  • No self nominations are accepted.

 

Procedures for the Emerging Astrodynamicist Award

The deadline for nominations is October 31, 2023. The nomination form must be only one page long and include the following:

  • Name, position, address, and affiliation of the nominee
  • Title of award
  • Citation (maximum 3 lines)
  • Description of the accomplishments for which the nomination is being made, including applicability to specific award under consideration.

The nomination is to be in no less than 10 point font. A formal letter should accompany the nomination and should include:

  • Name, affiliation, and address of the submitter
  • Date of submission

Additional supporting materials:

  • Curriculum vitae not to exceed 2 pages
  • Up to three letters of recommendation

The evaluation will be based on the nomination form, the vitae and the letters of recommendation. Nominations that do not follow the above criteria will not be considered. For example, a nomination with a Curriculum Vitae longer than two pages will not be considered. Complete nomination packages (nomination form, nominator’s letter, curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation) should be sent to aas@astronautical.org with subject line “2022 Emerging Astrodynamicist Award Nomination”.