Scientist Awards
Since 1962, the Academy has intermittently presented awards to distinguished New Mexicans for their outstanding contributions to science or science education. The award is given across all science disciplines for works supporting the purposes of the Academy. These purposes include the following: to promote science and science education within the State of New Mexico
- to improve communication among scientists, science educators, the New Mexico general public, and governmental representatives
- to recognize excellence in scientists, science educators, and science students
- to encourage scientific research
- to increase public awareness of the role of science in human progress and human welfare
Nominations
– Download this form and submit by email
– Questions and inquiries to nmas@nmas.org
Outstanding Scientist Award Winners
| 2020 | Angela Wandinger-Ness, UNMHSC (bio) |
| 2013 | George Fischbeck, PBS-KNME and KOB-TV, Science Education (bio) |
| 2002 | Jesse Bingaman, Western New Mexico University, Science Education |
| 1984 | David C.H. Hsi, New Mexico State University, Agriculture |
| 1982 | Robert Golden, New Mexico State University, Engineering |
| 1981 | Kaiser Kunz, New Mexico State University, Physics |
| 1980 | Charles E. Holley, Jr., Los Alamos National Laboratory, Energy |
| 1978 | Marx Brook, New Mexico Tech, Physics |
| 1977 | Arthur H. Guenther, Air Force Lab., Physics |
| 1976 | Cecil E. Land, Sandia National Laboratories, Engineering |
| 1976 | George A. Cowan, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Chemistry |
| 1974 | Morton C. Smith, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Engineering |
| 1973 | Howard J. Dittmer, University of New Mexico, Biology |
| 1972 | Joseph A. Schufle, New Mexico Highlands University, Chemistry |
| 1970 | John W. Evans, Air Force Observatory, Astronomy |
| 1969 | Clinton P. Anderson, U.S. Senate, Public Service |
| 1968 | Clyde W. Tombaugh, New Mexico State University, Astronomy |
| 1967 | Richard S. Claasen, Sandia Corp., Physics |
| 1966 | Jesse L. Riebsomer, University of New Mexico, Chemistry |
| 1965 | Lora M. Shields, New Mexico Highlands University, Biology |
| 1964 | Norris Bradbury, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Administration |
| 1963 | W.R. Lovelace II, Lovelace Clinic, Medicine |
| 1962 | E.J. Workman, New Mexico Tech, Physics |