II. SELECTION CRITERIA
The Outstanding Educator/Mentor Award is presented annually by the Industry Applications Society (IAS). In selecting a recipient, the committee considers contributions and service, which may have been through education, mentorship, teaching and stimulation of students and young professionals within the field of the society. Any IEEE or non-IEEE member will be eligible for the award.
The Award Committee will recommend a mention as Outstanding Educator or Outstanding Mentor.
Development of educational materials: books, course materials, papers on education, audiovisual teaching materials, on-line courses, etc.
Relevant teaching/mentorship activities and stimulation of students and young professionals: bachelor, master and doctorate courses and supervision activities, conference tutorials, webinars, on-line tutorials, etc
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Mentoring of students or professionals within the industry to help further their understanding of technology and market dynamics, aiming to enhance their career.
Innovations in teaching/mentoring: development of new teaching methodologies and materials, courses, teaching laboratory equipment development, industry training, etc.
Research activities relevant to excellence in teaching and training of students and young professionals: inventions, patents, utility models, etc. and description on how these activities increase teaching/mentoring excellence.
Excellence in teaching/mentorship: awards and recognitions received by the candidate and former students/young co-workers, relevant positions held by former students/young co-workers, etc.
Development/presentation of tutorials at IAS conferences and content at the IAS Resource Center.
Creation/participation of/in university/industry training actions for students and young professionals.
Tutoring university master/doctorate students in enterprise internship training.