IEEE Judith A. Resnik Award | |
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Awarded for | Outstanding contributions to space engineering within the fields of interest of the IEEE |
Presented by | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
First awarded | 1989 |
Website | Judith A. Resnik Space Award |
The IEEE Judith A. Resnik Award is a technical field award presented by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) to either an individual, or a team, "for outstanding contributions to space engineering within the fields of interest of the IEEE". [1]
The award is named in honor of Judith A. Resnik, a mission specialist, killed when the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated during launch in January 1986 and was established later that year. Recipients receive a bronze medal, certificate, and honorarium. [1]
Through 2012, the IEEE administered the award process. [2] The IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society assumed administration of the award starting in 2015. [3]
The following people have received the IEEE/IEEE-AESS Judith A. Resnik Award: [2] [3]
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