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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.

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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
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