Von Hippel Award acknowledges outstanding interdisciplinary work in materials research

The Von Hippel Award, first presented to Arthur R. von Hippel, whose inter-disciplinary and pioneering research typified the spirit of the award, is the Society’s highest honor.

The Von Hippel Award recipient is recognized for brilliance and originality of intellect, combined with vision that transcends the boundaries of conventional scientific disciplines. The award includes a $10,000 cash prize, honorary membership in MRS, and a unique trophy—a mounted ruby laser crystal, symbolizing the many faceted nature of materials research.

Turnbull Lectureship honors the career of an outstanding researcher and communicator

The David Turnbull Lectureship recognizes the career of a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to understanding materials phenomena and properties through research, writing, and lecturing, as exemplified by the life work of David Turnbull. While honoring the accomplishments of the recipient, the Turnbull Lectureship is intended to support and enrich the materials research community. The recipient will give a technical lecture of broad appeal at a designated session of the 2020 MRS Fall Meeting. The Turnbull Lecturer will receive a $5,000 honorarium and a citation plaque.

MRS Medal recognizes a recent discovery or advancement in materials science

The MRS Medal recognizes an exceptional achievement by an individual in materials research. The Medal is awarded for a specific outstanding recent discovery (approximately in the last 10 years) or advancement that is expected to have a major impact on the progress of any materials-related field. The award consists of a $5,000 cash prize, an engraved and mounted medal, and a citation certificate.

Materials Theory Award honors advances made in materials structure and behavior

The Materials Theory Award recognizes exceptional advances made by materials theory to the fundamental understanding of the structure and behavior of materials. This award is intended to honor both those who have pioneered the development of a new theoretical approach and those who have used existing approaches to provide significant new insight into materials behavior. The annual award consists of a $5,000 cash prize, a presentation trophy, and a certificate.

MRS acknowledges the generosity of Toh-Ming Lu and Gwo-Ching Wang in endowing this award.

MRS Nelson “Buck” Robinson Science and Technology Award for Renewable Energy

This award recognizes a student (bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD), postdoc, or other young professional through five years following the highest degree attained for the development of sustainable solutions for the realization of renewable sources of energy. The annual award consists of a $5,000 honorarium, meeting registration, annual MRS membership, and reasonable travel expenses to attend the Meeting at which the award is presented.

MRS acknowledges Sophie Robinson for endowing this award in memory of her father, Nelson Buck Robinson.

The Kavli Foundation Early Career Lectureship in Materials Science recognizes significant contributions

The Kavli Foundation Early Career Lectureship in Materials Science is an honor that recognizes significant novel contributions to materials science by a researcher in the early stages of his/her career. The award includes a $1,000 honorarium and a two-night hotel stay to attend the Meeting to present a talk.

The MRS Postdoctoral Award honors promising scholars

This award recognizes postdoctural scholars who show exceptional promise, which may include excellence in scientific research, leadership, advocacy, outreach, or teaching during their postdoctoral assignment. Each award consists of a $2,000 honorarium, citation certificate, meeting registration fee to attend the MRS Spring or Fall Meeting at which the award is presented, and a one-year MRS membership.