Edwin H. Land Medal

Basis of Selection

The Edwin H. Land Medal was established in 1992 by IS&T and The Optical Society (OSA) to honor Edwin H. Land and to recognize his unique career as scientist, technologist, industrialist, humanist, and public servant. This medal recognizes pioneering work empowered by scientific research to create inventions, technologies, and products. The recipient should share Land's insatiable scientific intensity and curiosity in optics and imaging and, in part, reflect his image as inventor, scientist, entrepreneur, and teacher. The Medal, a joint award of IS&T and OSA, is endowed through the OSA Foundation from contributions from IS&T, OSA, the Polaroid Foundation, the Polaroid Retirees Association, and individual contributors. The awardee is selected by a subcommittee comprised of four appointees each from IS&T and OSA, each who serves a four-year terms.

Eligibility

Membership is not a requirement for this award. Recipients may come from industry, academia, or government.

Frequency of Award

Not more than one per year.

Form of Award

A $3,000 cash stipend and engraved medal are given to recipients of this award.

Past Recipients