Society Awards Recipients by Year
2024 Major Society Award Recipients
Distinguished Scientist Awards
These Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists from both the Biological and Physical disciplines who have a long-standing record of achievement during their career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis.
Distinguished Scientist, Biological Sciences
Jay Jerome
Distinguished Scientist, Physical Sciences
J. Murray Gibson
Burton Medal
The Burton Medal was initiated to honor the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis of a scientist who is less than 40 years of age on January 1st of the award year.
Burton Medal, Physical Sciences
Wu Zhou
Outstanding Technologist Awards
These Awards honor technologists from both the Biological (Hildegard H. Crowley Award) and Physical Sciences (Chuck Fiori Award) who have made significant contributions such as the development of new techniques which have contributed to the advancement of microscopy and microanalysis.
The Chuck Fiori Award
Kathleen B. Reuter
The Albert Crewe Award
The Albert Crewe Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the physical sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
The Albert Crewe Award
Michael Zachman
The George Palade Award
The George Palade Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the life sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
The George Palade Award
Florian Schueder
2023 Society Awards Recipients
Distinguished Scientist Awards
These Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists from both the Biological and Physical disciplines who have a long-standing record of achievement during their career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis.
Distinguished Scientist — Physical Sciences
John Andrew Panitz
Burton Medal
The Burton Medal was initiated to honor the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis of a scientist who is less than 40 years of age on January 1st of the award year.
Burton — Physical
Joe Patterson
Outstanding Technologist Awards
These Awards honor technologists from both the Biological (Hildegard H. Crowley Award) and Physical Sciences (Chuck Fiori Award) who have made significant contributions such as the development of new techniques which have contributed to the advancement of microscopy and microanalysis.
Hildegard H. Crowley Award
Patricia L. Jansma
Chuck Fiori Award
Matthew Michael Schneider
Morton D. Maser Distinguished Service Award
This Award was initiated to recognize outstanding volunteer service to the Society as exemplified by Mort Maser, who served the Society for many years with great dedication. This award is made to honor an MSA member who has provided significant volunteer service to the Society over a period of years.
Gail J. Celio
2022 Society Awards Recipients
Distinguished Scientist Awards
These Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists from both the Biological and Physical disciplines who have a long-standing record of achievement during their career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis.
Distinguished Scientist — Biological Sciences
Kenneth A. Taylor
Distinguished Scientist — Physical Sciences
Rudolf Tromp
Burton Medal
The Burton Medal was initiated to honor the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis of a scientist who is less than 40 years of age on January 1st of the award year.
Burton — Physical
Colin Ophus
Burton — Biological
Yuan He
Outstanding Technologist Awards
These Awards honor technologists from both the Biological (Hildegard H. Crowley Award) and Physical Sciences (Chuck Fiori Award) who have made significant contributions such as the development of new techniques which have contributed to the advancement of microscopy and microanalysis.
Hildegard H. Crowley Award
Janice Green Pennington
Chuck Fiori Award
Hendrik O. Colijn
Morton D. Maser Distinguished Service Award
This Award was initiated to recognize outstanding volunteer service to the Society as exemplified by Mort Maser, who served the Society for many years with great dedication. This award is made to honor an MSA member who has provided significant volunteer service to the Society over a period of years.
Edward Patrick Calomeni
The George Palade Award
The George Palade Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the life sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Melody G. Campbell
The Albert Crewe Award
The Albert Crewe Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the physical sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Jordan Adam Hachtel
2021 Society Awards Recipients
Distinguished Scientist Awards
These Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists from both the Biological and Physical disciplines who have a long-standing record of achievement during their career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis.
Distinguished Scientist — Biological Sciences
David Agard
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Distinguished Scientist — Physical Sciences
Maximilian Haider
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Distinguished Scientist — Physical Sciences
Knut W. Urban
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Burton Medal
The Burton Medal was initiated to honor the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis of a scientist who is less than 40 years of age on January 1st of the award year.
Burton — Physical
Huolin Xin
Burton — Biological
Reto Fiolka
Outstanding Technologist Awards
These Awards honor technologists from both the Biological (Hildegard H. Crowley Award) and Physical Sciences (Chuck Fiori Award) who have made significant contributions such as the development of new techniques which have contributed to the advancement of microscopy and microanalysis.
Hildegard H. Crowley Award
Trace A. Christensen
Chuck Fiori Award
Karen Bustillo
Morton D. Maser Distinguished Service Award
This Award was initiated to recognize outstanding volunteer service to the Society as exemplified by Mort Maser, who served the Society for many years with great dedication. This award is made to honor an MSA member who has provided significant volunteer service to the Society over a period of years.
Leona Cohen-Gould
The George Palade Award
The George Palade Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the life sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Yong Zi Tan
The Albert Crewe Award
The Albert Crewe Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the physical sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Wenpei Gao
2020 Society Awards Recipients
Distinguished Scientist Awards
These Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists from both the Biological and Physical disciplines who have a long-standing record of achievement during their career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis.
Distinguished Scientist — Physical Sciences
David N. Seidman
Distinguished Scientist — Biological Sciences
Xiaowei Zhuang
Burton Medal
The Burton Medal was initiated to honor the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis of a scientist who is less than 40 years of age on January 1st of the award year.
Burton — Physical
James M. LeBeau
Burton — Biological
Brent L. Nannenga
Outstanding Technologist Awards
These Awards honor technologists from both the Biological (Hildegard H. Crowley Award) and Physical Sciences (Chuck Fiori Award) who have made significant contributions such as the development of new techniques which have contributed to the advancement of microscopy and microanalysis.
Hildegard H. Crowley Award
Joseph D. Mowery
Chuck Fiori Award
Lijun Wu
Morton D. Maser Distinguished Service Award
This Award was initiated to recognize outstanding volunteer service to the Society as exemplified by Mort Maser, who served the Society for many years with great dedication. This award is made to honor an MSA member who has provided significant volunteer service to the Society over a period of years.
John Shields
The Albert Crewe Award
The Albert Crewe Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the physical sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Andrew B. Yankovich
2019 Society Awards Recipients
Distinguished Scientist Awards
These Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists from both the Biological and Physical disciplines who have a long-standing record of achievement during their career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis.
Distinguished Scientist — Physical Sciences
Philip E. Batson
Distinguished Scientist — Biological Sciences
Bridget Carragher
Burton Medal
The Burton Medal was initiated to honor the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis of a scientist who is less than 40 years of age on January 1st of the award year.
Hari Shroff
Outstanding Technologist Awards
These Awards honor technologists from both the Biological (Hildegard H. Crowley Award) and Physical Sciences (Chuck Fiori Award) who have made significant contributions such as the development of new techniques which have contributed to the advancement of microscopy and microanalysis.
Hildegard H. Crowley Award
Matthew S. Joens
Chuck Fiori Award
Dmitri Zakharov
The George Palade Award
The George Palade Award has been conferred annually since 2012 to a single individual of not more than six years since doctoral graduation who has made distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the life sciences during this period.
Alex Noble
The Albert Crewe Award
The Albert Crewe Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the physical sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Layla Mehdi
2018 Society Awards Recipients
Distinguished Scientist Awards
These Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists from both the Biological and Physical disciplines who have a long-standing record of achievement during their career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis.
Distinguished Scientist — Physical Sciences
Yimei Zhu
Distinguished Scientist — Biological Sciences
Richard Leapman
Burton Medal
The Burton Medal was initiated to honor the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis of a scientist who is less than 40 years of age on January 1st of the award year.
Lena F. Kourkoutis
Outstanding Technologist Awards
These Awards honor technologists from both the Biological (Hildegard H. Crowley Award) and Physical Sciences (Chuck Fiori Award) who have made significant contributions such as the development of new techniques which have contributed to the advancement of microscopy and microanalysis.
Hildegard H. Crowley Award
Anchi Cheng
Chuck Fiori Award
Chengyu Song
Morton D. Maser Distinguished Service Award
This Award was initiated to recognize outstanding volunteer service to the Society as exemplified by Mort Maser, who served the Society for many years with great dedication. This award is made to honor an MSA member who has provided significant volunteer service to the Society over a period of years.
The Albert Crewe Award
The Albert Crewe Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the physical sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Timothy Pennycook
2017 Society Awards Recipients
Distinguished Scientist Awards
These Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists from both the Biological and Physical disciplines who have a long-standing record of achievement during their career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis.
Distinguished Scientist — Physical Sciences
Nestor J. Zaluzec
Distinguished Scientist — Biological Sciences
David W. Piston
Burton Medal
The Burton Medal was initiated to honor the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis of a scientist who is less than 40 years of age on January 1st of the award year.
Christopher J. Russo
Outstanding Technologist Awards
These Awards honor technologists from both the Biological (Hildegard H. Crowley Award) and Physical Sciences (Chuck Fiori Award) who have made significant contributions such as the development of new techniques which have contributed to the advancement of microscopy and microanalysis.
Hildegard H. Crowley Award
Patricia S. Connelly
Chuck Fiori Award
Richard Martens
Morton D. Maser Distinguished Service Award
This Award was initiated to recognize outstanding volunteer service to the Society as exemplified by Mort Maser, who served the Society for many years with great dedication. This award is made to honor an MSA member who has provided significant volunteer service to the Society over a period of years.
David W. Tomlin
The Albert Crewe Award
The Albert Crewe Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the physical sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Pinshane Y. Huang
The George Palade Award
The George Palade Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the life sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Rengasayee Veeraraghavan
2016 Society Awards Recipients
Distinguished Scientist Awards
These Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists from both the Biological and Physical disciplines who have a long-standing record of achievement during their career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis.
Distinguished Scientist — Physical Sciences
George D. W. Smith
Distinguished Scientist — Biological Sciences
Kenneth H. Downin
Burton Medal
The Burton Medal was initiated to honor the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis of a scientist who is less than 40 years of age on January 1st of the award year.
Miaofang Chi
Outstanding Technologist Awards
These Awards honor technologists from both the Biological (Hildegard H. Crowley Award) and Physical Sciences (Chuck Fiori Award) who have made significant contributions such as the development of new techniques which have contributed to the advancement of microscopy and microanalysis.
Morton D. Maser Distinguished Service Award
This Award was initiated to recognize outstanding volunteer service to the Society as exemplified by Mort Maser, who served the Society for many years with great dedication. This award is made to honor an MSA member who has provided significant volunteer service to the Society over a period of years.
Amanda Lawrence
The Albert Crewe Award
The Albert Crewe Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the physical sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Ryo Ishikawa
The George Palade Award
The George Palade Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the life sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Dmitry Lyumkis
2015 Society Awards Recipients
Distinguished Scientist Awards
These Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists from both the Biological and Physical disciplines who have a long-standing record of achievement during their career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis.
Distinguished Scientist — Biological Sciences
Michael Davidson
Distinguished Scientist — Physical Sciences
Peter Hawkes
Burton Medal
The Burton Medal was initiated to honor the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis of a scientist who is less than 40 years of age on January 1st of the award year.
Andrew Minor
Outstanding Technologist Awards
These Awards honor technologists from both the Biological (Hildegard H. Crowley Award) and Physical Sciences (Chuck Fiori Award) who have made significant contributions such as the development of new techniques which have contributed to the advancement of microscopy and microanalysis.
Outstanding Technologist, Biological Sciences
Norman Olson
Outstanding Technologist, Physical Sciences
Masahiro Kawasaki
Morton D. Maser Distinguished Service Award
This Award was initiated to recognize outstanding volunteer service to the Society as exemplified by Mort Maser, who served the Society for many years with great dedication. This award is made to honor an MSA member who has provided significant volunteer service to the Society over a period of years.
JoAn Hudson
The Albert Crewe Award
The Albert Crewe Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the physical sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Meng Gu
The George Palade Award
The George Palade Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the life sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Alexey Amunts
2014 Society Awards Recipients
Distinguished Scientist Awards
These Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists from both the Biological and Physical disciplines who have a long-standing record of achievement during their career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis.
Distinguished Scientist — Biological Sciences
Dr. Wah Chiu, Baylor College of Medicine
Distinguished Scientist — Physical Sciences
Mr. David J. Smith, Arizona State University
Burton Medal
The Burton Medal was initiated to honor the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis of a scientist who is less than 40 years of age on January 1st of the award year.
Ms. Maria Varela, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Outstanding Technologist Awards
These Awards honor technologists from both the Biological (Hildegard H. Crowley Award) and Physical Sciences (Chuck Fiori Award) who have made significant contributions such as the development of new techniques which have contributed to the advancement of microscopy and microanalysis.
Outstanding Technologist, Biological Sciences
Ms. Hong Yi, Emory University
Outstanding Technologist, Physical Sciences
Mr. Eddy I. Garcia-Meitin, Dow Chemical Company
Morton D. Maser Distinguished Service Award
This Award was initiated to recognize outstanding volunteer service to the Society as exemplified by Mort Maser, who served the Society for many years with great dedication. This award is made to honor an MSA member who has provided significant volunteer service to the Society over a period of years.
Mr. Mike Marko, Wadsworth Center
The Albert Crewe Award
The Albert Crewe Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the physical sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Jinwoo Huang, University of California, Santa Barbara
The George Palade Award
The George Palade Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the life sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Ricardo Guerrero-Ferreira, École
Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
2013 Society Awards Recipients
Distinguished Scientist Awards
These Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists from both the Biological and Physical disciplines who have a long-standing record of achievement during their career in the field of microscopy or microanalysis.
Distinguished Scientist — Biological Sciences
Dr. David DeRosier, Brandeis University
Distinguished Scientist — Physical Sciences
Dr. C. Barry Carter, University of Connecticut
Burton Medal
The Burton Medal was initiated to honor the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis of a scientist who is less than 40 years of age on January 1st of the award year.
Dr. John L. Rubinstein, University of Toronto
Outstanding Technologist Awards
These Awards honor technologists from both the Biological (Hildegard H. Crowley Award) and Physical Sciences (Chuck Fiori Award) who have made significant contributions such as the development of new techniques which have contributed to the advancement of microscopy and microanalysis.
Outstanding Technologist, Biological Sciences
Ms. Robyn Roth, Washington University in St. Louis
Outstanding Technologist, Physical Sciences
Ms. K. Shawn Reeves, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Morton D. Maser Distinguished Service Award
This Award was initiated to recognize outstanding volunteer service to the Society as exemplified by Mort Maser, who served the Society for many years with great dedication. This award is made to honor an MSA member who has provided significant volunteer service to the Society over a period of years.
Caroline Miller, Indiana University — Purdue University, Indianapolis
The Albert Crewe Award
The Albert Crewe Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the physical sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Dr. Lena Fitting-Kourkoutis, Cornell University
The George Palade Award
The George Palade Award was initiated to recognize the distinguished contributions to the field of microscopy and microanalysis in the life sciences of a postdoctoral fellow of not more than 6 years' standing (since doctoral graduation).
Dr. Peng Ge, University of California, Los Angeles