Connecticut Academy of Science & Engineering

ELECTING NEW MEMBERS FOR 2024

THE NOMINATION DEADLINE IS NOV. 16

Please find links below to the 2024 nomination package information, including:

All nominations must be submitted using the online Nomination Form. You will not be able to save your work online and return to it later. Consider preparing your nomination in advance using the attached Nomination Preparation Form. Member Reference and External Letters of Support and the Nominee’s CV may be uploaded to the online form. The Nominator DOES NOT submit a letter of support.

Nomination Preparation:

Step 1: Complete the Nomination Preparation Form (Word Doc). Take note of word count limitations.

Step 2: Use the Nomination Preparation Form to populate the online form at: https://ctcase.wufoo.com/forms/zcdgmi10bxfvga/

Note the following for nomination preparation:

A CASE Member may serve as a Nominator for only one nomination and as a Reference (Member Reference or External Reference) for only one nomination. A CASE Member cannot serve as both the Nominator and Reference on the same nomination. The following is important guidance on the references:

Member Reference (required; letter of support required): Each nomination requires an Academy Member to serve as the member reference. A letter of support from the member reference is required. The member reference should clearly identify which or both of the following criteria for Academy membership make this individual qualified and briefly explain why: 1) Scientific distinction achieved through significant original contributions in theory or applications AND/OR 2) Unusual accomplishments in the pioneering of new and developing fields of applied science and technology.

External Reference (optional but preferred):

A Nomination may include an external reference. This reference is an individual external to the nominee’s organization/company. The external reference may be, but does not need to be, an Academy member.

If an external reference is provided, a letter of support from the external reference is required. The external reference should clearly identify which or both of the following criteria for Academy membership make this individual qualified and briefly explain why: 1) Scientific distinction achieved through significant original contributions in theory or applications AND/OR 2) Unusual accomplishments in the pioneering of new and developing fields of applied science and technology.

On the nomination form information about the external reference’s background/stature is requested as context for the required letter of support.

While an external reference is optional, its inclusion may positively enhance the strength of the nomination package during the assessment by the membership committee.

The Membership Committee will make the decision to name a nominee to the election ballot based on a review of the nomination. Deliberations of the Membership Committee are confidential.

CITATION: It is most important that the CITATION for each nominee be concise and make the case (see Academy Membership Criteria, specifically Membership Bylaws Requirements, for criteria to be considered) for why a candidate should be elected – identify high impact and specific contributions of the nominee. CITATIONS are limited to 50 words. (See Sample Citations link for examples)

Make nominations clear and understandable for those not familiar with the nominee’s field of expertise.

The Nomination Period is October 5 - November 16, 2023. All nominations will be reviewed by the Academy’s Membership Committee. As determined by the CASE Governing Council this year, based on the Bylaws, the Membership Committee will select no more than 35 candidates to be named to the Election Ballot. The Membership Election will be held electronically from January 19 – February 21, 2024.

Please call or email me with any questions.

Best Regards,

Terri Clark, Executive Director

860-282-4229; 860-754-8191 (cell phone preferred)

tclark@ctcase.org

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