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The MIT Arab Students' Organization

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Call for nominations:



Nominations will be accepted through February 23. The award winner will be announced in March 16. For more information, you may contact the MIT Arab Student's Organization at arab-comm@mit.edu


Nomination Process:



Each year the MIT-ASO Science and Technology Achievement Award, honors an outstanding Arab individual for significant contributions to any field of science and technology. Any qualified Arab-American is eligible for the MIT Arab Student Organization's Science and Technology achievement Award. Eligibility includes members/alumni and non-members/alumni of MIT. We interpret science and technology in the broadest sense to include field that methodically contributes to the well being of humanity through the processes of learning, understanding and knowledge.



Qualification:



- Arab with US citizenship or US Permanent residence.
- Under 35.
- achievement in any relevant field of knowledge.
- CV must prove significant scientific and technical contributions.


Criteria for nominations:



- Demonstrated ability to contribute to science and technology.
- Established credibilty as potential leader in field or community.
- Nominee has committed to continue contributing to his/her field.
- Special individual attributes that qualify the nominee for the award
- Current ASO officers must forfeit any promised financial returns from the awards to qualify.


Timeline of events:



1. January 3 - February 23 - Nominations accepted. Nominations are completed by filling the attached form and emailing it to the ASO officers list arab-comm@mit.edu

2. February 23 - March 16- The MIT ASO and a panel of MIT Professors will select the Award winner.

3. March 16 - Winners is notified.

4. April 14 - The winner is formally announced. The national award ceremony takes place. Winner's photo and bio are published.



Contact information:



E-mail: arab-comm@mit.edu


Nomination form:



1. I have read and understood the nomination and awards criterion attached to this form ____________[yes/no]

2. Name of Nominee:

Title:

Employer:

Street Address:

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3. Attach a brief Nomination Statement. How does the Nominee qualify for the award (see award description above):







4. Please attach any supplementary material that support the candidates claim to the Award (see award description above):







5. Your Name (Nominator):

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6. (Optional) Please include the names and contact information of other people who would second the nomination

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