AsPS Annual Awards
The Aerospace Physiology Society (AsPS) presents four major achievement awards to recognize individuals who perform extraordinary work within the Aerospace Physiology Community. The nominee must be a member in good standing of both the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) and the Aerospace Physiology Society (AsPS). Awards will be presented at the Aerospace Medical Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting during the annual AsPS luncheon program.
PAUL BERT AWARD
The Paul Bert Award recognizes outstanding research contributions in aerospace physiology. This award was established in 1969 and was originally given for achievement in operational physiology. It is named in honor of the famous French physiologist, Paul Bert, the “Father of Pressure Physiology.” Nominees will be considered for research covering the previous five year period. Limit the nomination to two or three major research contributions. The Award committee considers unrecognized nominations from the past 3 years, though it is strongly recommended that those nominations be updated annually in writing. Research areas may range from basic science to research in highly applied areas of aerospace physiology. KBR currently sponsors the Paul Bert Award.
Record of Past Award Recipients
Name | Date |
|---|---|
Chad A. Milam | 2023 |
Ryan Mayes | 2022 |
Cheryl Griswold | 2021 |
Matt Shipman | 2020 |
Peter Hancock | 2019 |
Nereyda Sevilla | 2018 |
Thomas Massa | 2017 |
Rich Folga | 2016 |
Brian Musselman | 2015 |
Maggi Coppini | 2014 |
Not Awarded | 2013 |
David Welge | 2012 |
Tyson Brunstetter | 2011 |
Lance Annicelli | 2010 |
Anthony Artino | 2009 |
Merrill Rice | 2008 |
Lloyd Tripp | 2007 |
Brian P. Self | 2006 |
Edward Eveland | 2005 |
William Albery | 2004 |
James T. Webb | 2003 |
Paul Fisher | 2002 |
Timothy J. Byrne | 2001 |
Robert B. O’Connor | 2000 |
David Cohen | 1999 |
Tamara L. Chelette | 1998 |
Donald A. Diesel | 1997 |
A.R.J. Prior | 1996 |
David A. Self | 1995 |
Fred Buick | 1994 |
Ulf I. Balldin | 1993 |
Robert W. Krutz. Jr. | 1992 |
Guy R. Banta | 1991 |
Thomas R. Morgan | 1990 |
John W. Frazier | 1989 |
Mark I. Darrah | 1988 |
Arthur H. Smith | 1987 |
John W. Burns | 1986 |
Wilbur T. Workman | 1985 |
Carolyn L. Huntoon | 1984 |
James H. Veghte | 1983 |
Robert M. Shaffstall | 1982 |
Robert M. Olsen | 1981 |
Douglas W. Call | 1980 |
Paul J. Sheffield | 1979 |
Julian P. Cooke | 1978 |
Charles W. Winget | 1977 |
Sidney D. Leverett, Jr. | 1976 |
Russell R. Burton | 1975 |
Harold L. Bitter | 1974 |
Edwin P. Hendler | 1973 |
Alice M. Stoll | 1972 |
Louis J. Santa Maria | 1971 |
Fred A. Hitchcock | 1970 |
Richard W. Bancroft | 1969 |
FRED A. HITCHCOCK AWARD
The Fred A. Hitchcock Award recognizes career contributions of senior aerospace physiologists for excellence in either operational aerospace physiology or aerospace physiology research. The award was established in 1972 and is named in honor of Fred A. Hitchcock, Ph.D., co-translator of Paul Bert’s classic work, “Barometric Pressure.” International ATMO of San Antonio, TX, sponsors the Fred A. Hitchcock Award with an honorarium, a plaque, and an edition of Paul Bert’s classic work, “Barometric Pressure.” The Award committee considers unrecognized nominations from the past 3 years, though it is strongly recommended that nominations be updated annually in writing.
WILEY POST AWARD
The Wiley Post Award recognizes outstanding contributions in direct operational physiology and aeromedical training and education. In 1972, the Wiley Post Award replaced the Paul Bert Award for Operational Physiology. It is named in honor of the aviation pioneer Wiley Post and is presented for exceptional service and achievement in operational physiology, including education and physiological support of Dept. of Defense, FAA, NASA, or civilian aircrew. The Gentex Corp. of Carbondale, PA, sponsors the Wiley Post Award with an honorarium and a plaque. Nominees will be considered for the previous 12-month body of work in operational physiology.
WALTER & SYLVIA GOLDENRATH AWARD
AsMA-Level Recognition! Established in memory of CAPT Walter L. Goldenrath, MSC, USN (Ret.), this award is presented for the most significant contribution in the field of aerospace physiology. It was created at the bequest of CAPT Goldenrath and is funded by the Walter and Sylvia Goldenrath Endowed Fund.
MASTER SERGEANT LLOYD TRIPP AWARD
The Master Sergeant Lloyd Tripp Award recognizes a technician for outstanding work in the field of aerospace physiology. Applicants for this award need to be or have been an enlisted member of the military or civilian involved in aerospace operations. Membership in AsMA and AsPS is not required for this award. The award was established in 2022 and is named after Dr. Lloyd Tripp. Dr. Tripp served for 20 years in the United States Air Force as an Aerospace Medical Technician. Additionally, he was an experimental test subject who participated in experiments on the centrifuge, vertical drop tower, impulse accelerator sled and vibration facilities at Wright-Patterson AFB. He currently holds the record for the most G-exposures on the Dynamic Environment Simulator centrifuge and he has over 37 years of research experience in the areas of Aerospace Physiology and Human Factors Psychology. In his current capacity, Dr. Tripp is the Lead for Aerospace Physiology Research at the 711th Human Performance Wing, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
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PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD
The Partnership in Education is presented to an individual who has brought a unique approach to teaching science in the classroom and has inspired their students to have an interest in science.
The Award consists of a cash honorarium, and award plaque, and attendance to the Awards Luncheon where they will be presented with their award. Additionally, scientific professionals of our organization volunteer to visit the teacher’s school and classroom and speak to students about careers in science.
The AsPS respectfully requests partnership with Chicago area schools to solicit nominations of worthy science educators in order to pay tribute to the profession that inspired many of us to be scientists, physiologists, and medical professionals. You may submit more than one nomination; and the PiE is open to all area schools. There will be one awardee.
A sample nomination form is provided. Please disseminate this award announcement throughout your school district, schools and administrators as required. The deadline for nominations is Friday, 29 March 2024.
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Record of Past Award Recipients
Year | Name | Location | Alt |
|---|---|---|---|
2021 | Ms. Elerie Archer | Centennial, CO | Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC) |
2019 | Mr. Robin Hill | Las Vegas, NV | Hyde Park Middle School |
2018 | Mr. Andrew Brinker | Fort Worth, TX | R. L. Paschal High School |
2017 | Mr. Joe Santambrogio | Denver, CO | |
2015 | Ms. Barbara Walters-Phillips | Orlando, FL | Cheney Elementary School |
2014 | Mr. Scott Swaaley | San Diego, CA | |
2012 | Mrs. Andrea Carter | Atlanta, GA | |
2011 | Ms. Dawn Anderson | Anchorage, AK | |
2009 | Ms. Kate Song | Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District, CA | Biology Teacher at Santa Monica High School |
2007 | Ms. Colleen Fiegel | Orleans Parish, LA | Biology Teacher & Science Chairperson at Franklin Senior High School |
2006 | Mrs. Deborah Wasylik | Orlando, FL | |
2005 | Ms. Lavon Kimminau | Kansas City, MO | Summit Lakes Middle School |
1997 | Leona Williams | Chicago, IL | School |