IEEE Judith A. Resnik Award | |
Awarded For: | Outstanding contributions to space engineering within the fields of interest of the IEEE |
Presenter: | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Year: | 1989 |
Website: | Judith A. Resnik Space Award |
The IEEE Judith A. Resnik Award is a technical field award presented by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) to either an individual, or a team, "for outstanding contributions to space engineering within the fields of interest of the IEEE".[1]
The award is named in honor of Judith A. Resnik, a mission specialist, killed when the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated during launch in January 1986 and was established later that year. Recipients receive a bronze medal, certificate, and honorarium.[1]
Through 2012, the IEEE administered the award process.[2] The IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society assumed administration of the award starting in 2015.[3]
The following people have received the IEEE/IEEE-AESS Judith A. Resnik Award:[2] [3]