John R. Ragazzini Award

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The John R. Ragazzini Education Award is an annual accolade bestowed by the American Automatic Control Council (AACC) since 1979, [1] [2] [3] named in honor of John R. Ragazzini, a pioneering American electrical engineer and educator. [4] [5] [6] [7] This prestigious award recognizes outstanding contributions to education in the field of automatic control.

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The award celebrates those who have made significant advancements in control education in the United States, either through teaching, textbook authorship, mentoring, or other forms of educational activity that promote the discipline of automatic control. It is one of the highest honors in the field of control education and underscores the commitment to academic excellence and innovation in engineering education.

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References

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