ASGSR 2025 Fellows – Now Accepting Nominations

The American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Fellows Committee is now accepting nominations for the ASGSR Fellows Program. The distinction of Fellow is awarded by the ASGSR in recognition of distinguished scientific and social contributions to the advancement of gravitational and space research in the fields of life and physical sciences in areas of research, education, mentoring, outreach, and professional and public service. Awardees may be from academia, industry, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Previously recognized Fellows can be found here.

Eligibility for the award requires that the Nominee must have demonstrable contributions of high achievement and significance by:

Advancement of gravitational and space science through (one or more):

• Research in life sciences, medicine, and physical sciences (academic and industry)
• Engineering of enabling technologies and hardware capabilities for ground- and flight-based research
• Development and provision of vehicles, platforms, and facilities to enable any flight-based research
• Payload development and implementation services to conduct flight-based research on any platform
• Education, outreach, advocacy (government, public, and commercial), teaching, and mentoring

Minimum of 5-years of service to the society while furthering the goals of ASGSR (number of years of membership alone is not a criterion for eligibility). Former members are eligible for the award and posthumous award nominations are accepted.

Nomination procedure for the Fellow program: Any current ASGSR member may nominate a member for this award. To nominate someone, please submit the following:

• A nomination letter
• A headshot
• A CV/Resume of the nominee

This package is to be emailed to the ASGSR Fellow Selection Committee Chair at [email protected].

Nominations are due by October 3, 2025.

Thank you,
Jeff Smith, ASGSR President-Elect
ASGSR Fellows Nomination Committee

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