The VP for Research, Jack Bantle, has asked that the following request for nominations be announced. The Nevada Medal is a national award presented yearly by the Desert Research Institute for outstanding achievement in science or engineering. The list of past recipients includes the top names from America's scientific and engineering communities, including such luminaries as Dr. Wally Broecker, Dr. James Van Allen, Dr. Benoit Mandelbrot, Dr. Lynn Margulis and Dr. Sherwood Rowland. The medalist presents public lectures at the Desert Research Institute campuses in Reno and Las Vegas.
Nominations remain active for four years, or two nomination review cycles.
Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, John Doherty DRI Office of Public Information.