To recognize young alumni of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, in both industry and academia, for outstanding contributions to the field of materials science and engineering.
Recognition consists of a plaque citing the recipient's accomplishments.
This award, established by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering Alumni Board in the year 2000, will be presented annually. The recipient will be asked to join the alumni board. Nominations will be valid only for those alumni that are under 40 at the time of the award presentation. Nominations will remain active for the duration of the nominee's eligibility. Industrial criterion may include corporate wide technical awards, national recognition by technical professional societies, noteworthy publications, patents, or presentations.