Distinguished Research Award

Description:
Those attributes that pertain to exemplary research may include: contributions to citeable scientific literature, recognition from the scientific community, inclusion on peer review panels, development of practical applications of societal impact arising from the individual's research, and development of a clear record of research results upon which other scientists may build.

Eligibilty:
Any full-time faculty member of the College of Agriculture and Home Economics is eligible to receive the award.

Nomination Deadline:
March 1

Nominations:
Alumni, students, or employees of the College of Agriculture and Home Economics may nominate. The nomination will be forwarded to the Dean's office accompanied by a minimum of documenting evidence, which will include:

• A list of publications
• A statement of the nominee's research responsibility and supervising or coordinating activities concerned with research
• A statement of nominee's contribution to agriculture or home economics in New Mexico, the region, and the nation. The contribution may be of immediate recognition and application, or it may be that which is judged to have a definite potential of future significance
• A statement attesting to why the research should be considered for the award and what makes the research effort noteworthy at the time the person is to be considered for the award
• Supporting statement by the nominee's immediate supervisor.

Recipient will receive:
A certificate, a medal and cash award

Mail letters of nomination to:
Awards Committee c/o
Dean, College of Agriculture and Home Economics
P.O. Box 30003, MSC 3AG
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003

On-campus address:
MSC 3AG

Email:
Nomination letters attached to emails my be sent to The Dean's office.