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1st American Workshop on Ellipsometry

February 28 – March 3, 2027, in Lincoln, NE

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Ellipsometry Medal

The inaugural Ellipsometry Medal will be presented at the 1st American Workshop on Ellipsometry (AWE-1) in Lincoln, Nebraska, during the Awards Ceremony scheduled for March 3, 2027.

The North American Ellipsometry Association (NAEA) and the American Vacuum Society (AVS) Spectroscopic Ellipsometry Technical Group are seeking to permanently establish this Award as the main recognition at future AWE meetings.

Purpose

The Ellipsometry Medal is intended to celebrate an individual or a group of individuals for groundbreaking contributions to the field of ellipsometry and related techniques, whether through instrument innovations;  through academic, technical, or industrial applications;  or through mentorship, education, and outreach.

Nature

The Ellipsometry Medal consists of:  a commemorative medal and/or certificate, stating the title of the Award, the details of the AWE event, and the name of the awardee;  plus a monetary prize of $_TBD_.

The inaugural Ellipsometry Medal is sponsored by _TBD_.

Eligibility & Nomination

Nominations and self-nominations are solicited from the broader ellipsometry community.  Nominees for the Ellipsometry Medal shall be appropriate to the Purpose of this Award specified above.

Nomination packages must contain the nominees’:  concise CV;  comprehensive, ca. 2-page description of contributions to be considered;  and complete list of patents, publications, and/or other relevant achievements.  Nomination packages must be submitted to the Chair of the Awards Committee by the deadline specified below.

The AWE-1 Awards Committee will review all nominations and select the winner of the inaugural Ellipsometry Medal.

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  • First Announcement

    Dear Ellipsometry Community in North America,

    We look forward to welcoming you to the 1st American Workshop on Ellipsometry (AWE-1) to be held February 28 – March 3, 2027, in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Lincoln offers a rich history of more than 100 years in the science and engineering of ellipsometry.  The venue will be located on the Nebraska Innovation Campus.

    AWE-1 will be the inaugural workshop & exhibition organized and sponsored by the North American Ellipsometry Association (NAEA).  This meeting aims to bring together experienced leaders, early-career professionals, and especially students from various academic, public, and industrial sectors.  The main purpose is to provide a forum for beginners and experts alike to learn, exchange, and share scientific and technological knowledge, as well as recent advancements, regarding ellipsometry and related techniques.  International participants are welcome and expressly encouraged.

    The Organizing Committee consists of:  Eva Schubert (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Megan Stokey (Milwaukee School of Engineering), Alyssa Mock (Weber State University), Marcel Junige (University of Colorado Boulder), Rafał Korlacki (J. A. Woollam Co., Inc.), Ufuk Kılıç (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Preston Sorensen (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Yousra Traouli (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), and Mathias Schubert (University of Nebraska-Lincoln).  Additional Committees for specific tasks are still being formed and will be announced soon.  Volunteers are cordially invited!

    Distinguished Tutorial and Invited Speakers are anticipated to cover ellipsometry fundamentals, as well as more specialized applications.  A Call for Abstracts, including detailed submission instructions, will be circulated soon.

    Exhibitor information and a Prospectus for sponsorship opportunities are currently in preparation and will be provided very soon.

    Meanwhile, please mark your calendars and stay tuned for further announcements!  We will disseminate all information via the AWE-1 website, the NAEA LinkedIn Group, and an AWE-1 email newsletter.

    We look forward to seeing you in Lincoln, NE, in early 2027!

    Best regards,
    Eva, Megan, Alyssa, Marcel, Rafał, Ufuk, Preston, Yousra, and Mathias
    AWE-1 Organizing Committee