The award consists of free registration for the meeting, a copy of the Proceedings, and an invitation to the Sunday event and the Presidential Reception. In addition, MAS provides a substantial contribution towards travel and lodging expenses. Applicants must be bona fide students at a recognized college or university at the time of the meeting. Awards are based on the quality of the paper submitted for presentation at the meeting. The applicant must be the first author of the submitted paper. Successful applicants must present their papers personally at the meeting in order to receive the award.

1. A supporting letter from a member of MAS, preferably a research advisor, attesting to the applicant's status;
2. A scientific paper (original and 4 copies) for presentation following the instructions on pages 15 & 16 and accompanied by a completed Data Form.

   In order to be considered, completed applications must be received by February 15, 2002. All applicants will be notified of the outcome by e-mail by March 20, 2002. Unsuccessful applicants have the right to withdraw their paper by March 30, 2002.

   
   
   

The award consists of free registration for the meeting, a copy of the Proceedings, and an invitation to the Sunday social event and the Presidential Reception. MSA will reimburse awardees for travel (round-trip, lowest airfare, continental USA) and student housing. Applicants must be bona fide students at a recognized college or university at the time of the meeting. Awards are based on the quality of the paper submitted for presentation at the meeting. The applicant must be the first author of the submitted paper. The paper may be submitted for platform or poster presentation. Successful applicants must present their papers personally at the meeting in order to receive the award. The awardees are expected to attend and participate in the entire meeting. Former winners are ineligible for another award.

1. A supporting letter from a member of MSA, preferably a research advisor, attesting to the applicant's status;
2. A scientific paper (original and 4 copies) for presentation following the instructions on pages 15 & 16 and accompanied by a completed Data Form.

In order to be considered, completed applications must be received by February 15, 2002. All applicants will be notified of the outcome by e-mail by March 20, 2002. Student papers will be reviewed for publication in the Proceedings. Unsuccessful applicants have the right to withdraw their paper by March 30, 2002.

Two awards, one in the physical or materials sciences, and one in the biological sciences, will be presented in 2002. These awards are made on the basis of work described in the paper submitted for Microscopy and Microanalysis 2002. The recipients will each receive $150, a certificate from the Microscopical Society of Canada, and will obtain reimbursement of travel expenses (maximum of $200 with appropriate receipts), registration fees to attend the conference, and an invitation to the Presidential Reception.

Candidates must be graduate students or technologists who have been employed for no longer than five years in a Canadian institution.

1. A supporting letter from the candidate's supervisor attesting to the status of the individual and to the fact that the major portion of the work was carried out by the applicant.
2. A scientific paper (original and 4 copies) for presentation following the instructions on pages 15 & 16 and accompanied by a completed Data Form. The candidate must be the main or sole author of the paper. Candidates must indicate on the accompa- nying Paper Submission Form/Electronic Data Form their intention to have the paper submitted for the award.

Deux prix, un en science physique ou science des materiaux, et un en science biologique, seront remis en 2002. Ces prix sont accordes sur la base des travaux decrits dans un resume de communication soumis pour Microscopy and Microanalysis 2002. Les gagnants recevront chacun $150, un certificat de la Societe de Microscopie du Canada, un remboursement des couts de transport et de sejour (valeur maximale de $200, pieces justificatives necessaires) et frais d'inscription a la conference, ainsi qu'une invitation a la reception donnee par le President.

Les candidats doivent etre des etudiants en etudes superieures ou des techniciens n'ayant pas travaille pour plus de 5 ans dans une institution canadienne.

1. une lettre de recommandation du directeur de recherche du candidat ou de son employeur, attestant le statut du candidat et le fait que le travail decrit dans le resume a ete en majeure partie realise par le candidat lui-meme.
2. l'article scientifique (l'original plus 4 copies) a presenter, comme indique dans les pages 15 et 16, ainsi que le formulaire Data Form complete. Le candidat doit etre le principal voire seul auteur de l'article. Les candidats doivent indiquer sur le formulaire de soumission des articles leur intention d'avoir leur article considere pour le concours.

The Professional Technical Staff Awards (PTSA) were created to stimulate attendance at the Annual Meeting of MSA for professional technical support staff who ordinarily might not participate in a national meeting, and to encourage supervisors to support their staff in professional activities. There will be up to four awards given, based on the quality of a first-authored paper submitted for presentation at Microscopy & Microanalysis 2002. The awards consist of free full registration for the meeting, a copy of the Proceedings and the Sunday evening social event. MSA will reimburse awardees up to $600 for travel, lodging and other expenses. Applicants must be regular paid-up members of MSA at the time of application. Papers will be judged by the MSA Technologists' Forum. Successful applicants must present their papers personally at Microscopy & Microanalysis 2002 in order to receive the award. They are expected to attend and participate in the entire meeting. Former winners will not be eligible for another award.

1. A supporting letter from the applicant's employer, manager, or supervisor, attesting to the applicant's status as a full-time, professional support staff member.
2. A scientific paper (original and 4 copies) for presentation following the instructions on pages 15 & 16 and accompanied by a completed Data Form. (Electronic submission of the Data Form is encouraged.)
3. A copy of the paper to be sent by FEBRUARY 15, 2002 to the Chair of the Technologists' Forum:
   
   Jeanette Killius
   NEOUCOM
   P.O. Box 95,
   4209 S.R. 44
   Rootstown, OH 44272-0095
   Phone: 330-325-6311,
   FAX: 330-325-5913
   Email: jkillius@neoucom.edu
   

In order to be considered, completed applications must be received by February 15, 2002. Abstracts will be judged by the MSA Technologists' Forum. All applicants will be notified of the outcome in early March. Applicants not receiving the award will have the opportunity to withdraw their abstract if necessary.

To encourage attendance by microscopists working in developing countries, several awards consisting of full registration, including the Proceedings and an invitation to the Sunday social event, are offered. MSA cannot accept any other financial responsibility such as travel costs or living expenses for award recipients. The awards will not be made to people on extended visits to the United States. It is assumed that the applicant will be travelling from the developing country to the meeting. Preference will be given to applicants who submit papers for presentation at the Meeting.

1. A completed Advance Registration Form; (If payment is included, it will be assumed that you will attend the meeting even if your application is unsuccessful. If payment is not included, it will be assumed that you will not attend the meeting if unsuccessful, and your submitted paper will automatically be withdrawn).Please indicate on your registration form "Developing Countries Award Applicant."
2. A letter of application outlining the circumstances of the applicant, and stating the reason for requesting the Award.

Applications must be received by February 15, 2002. All applicants will be notified of the outcome by April 30, 2002. For additional information, please contact Dr. C.Barry Carter, MSA International Committee, e-mail: cbcarter@cems.umn.edu.

NOTE - NEW FOR THIS YEAR. To be eligible for the MSA Poster Awards, MSA Student Poster Awards, Diatome Awards, and MSA Traveling Poster Exhibit Awards, your poster must be available until Wednesday evening. Each day Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, a group of posters will be chosen as finalists. If your poster is chosen, it should be moved to a separate exhibit room which will be designated at the meeting. These posters will remain on display there until the winners are selected from the finalists.

1. Advances in Instrumentation & Techniques
2. Applications of Microscopy & Microanalysis - Biological
3. Applications of Microscopy & Microanalysis - Physical

First Prize $200, Second Prize $100. Prizes will be awarded in each category.

MSA Student Poster Awards will be presented for the best posters in each category (see above). To be considered for the Student Poster Awards, the first author on the poster must be a student. When completing the Data Form, please identify your paper as Student Poster so that you will be eligible for the Student Poster Award Program. First Prize $200, Second Prize $100. Prizes will be awarded in each category.

A Photomicrograph Competition sponsored by MSA is held at Microscopy and Microanalysis, with the purpose of promoting the innovative blending of art and science. The competition is open to all forms of microscopic imaging. Winners will be selected on the basis of artistic merit and general audience appeal. It is important, however, that the winning entries be scientifically significant. In particular, they must contain novel information useful in resolving a scientific issue and/or present established information in a way that dramatically enhances its comprehension or interpretation. A maximum of three awards will be presented. First Prize $200. A maximum of 2 runners-up: $50 each.

1. Any individual may submit a maximum of two entries. (No individual may win more than one prize).
2. Entries must have overall dimensions of 11 x 14 inches, can be mounted vertically or horizontally, and must be affixed to a stiff lightweight support, such as 1/4" foam board. Micrographs may be mounted so they have borders.
3. Each entry must have a separate text sheet with the title and 200-word maximum description of the image including the technique and its scientific significance. It is recommended that the text be printed in 14-point Times New Roman font on a separate 8.5 x 11 inch sheet. The entrant's name, address, and image title shall be posted on the back of the 11 x 14 inch entry.
4. Entries must be brought to the meeting and mounted on the display boards by noon on Monday. Non-winning micrographs should be removed after noon on Thursday. Micrographs remaining on the display boards after 3 pm on Thursday will be discarded.

Winning micrographs will be incorporated into the MSA Traveling Poster Exhibit for 2002-2003, and will be returned to the owner during the summer of 2003. Winners will be announced at the meeting. Submitted micrographs remain the property of the entrants subject to the conditions above.

The contest embraces 12 classes representing various material categories and methods of revealing structure such as microphotography, optical and electron microscopy, and a unique analytical techniques category. There are also undergraduate and graduate classes for university students. The best three in each class except Class 12 are awarded first, second, and third place ribbons and monetary awards of $200, $100, and $50 respectively. The Jacquet-Lucas Award of $3,000 is selected from the Best in Class from each class except Classes 7, 8, and 12. The Dubose-Crouse Plaque is awarded to the winner of Class 12, for those who are not otherwise eligible to participate. This includes IMS Board members and commercial vendors who exhibit equipment and products at the annual meeting. Ribbons are also awarded for Honorable Mention in any class and certificates are given to all award winners. A token of appreciation will be sent to each non-winning entry. If in the opinion of the judges the standards expected of prize winners are not met, one or more awards in that class may be omitted. After the annual showings, several traveling exhibits are created (usually 20 entries), and these may be requested for short-term displays at universities, libraries and social chapter meetings, etc.

1. Light Microscopy - Metals and Metal Alloys Only
2. Light Microscopy - All Other Engineering Materials
3. Electron Microscopy - Transmission and Analytical
4. Electron Microscopy - Scanning
5. Unique, Unusual, and New Techniques in Microscopy
6. Color Microscopy
7. Artistic Microscopy - Color Only
8. Artistic Microscopy - Black and White Only
9. Undergraduate Student Entries - Metals and Metal Alloys Only
10. Undergraduate Student Entries - All Other Engineering Materials
11. Digital Microscopy - Any Optical or Electron Image that has been enhanced or stored with the use of an imaging system
12. DuBose-Crouse Award - Any Technique or Material

Judging is based on: Technical content (45 %), Quality and uniqueness of specimen preparation.(25 %), Photographic quality. (20 %), and Presentation - aesthetic and technical (10 %). Judging of classes 7 and 8 is based on the artistic value of the micrographs only.

For additional requirements, detailed rules, and submission procedures, contact IMS, Jeff Stewart or visit http://www.metallography.com/ims/contest.htm