The IEEE Simon Ramo Medal is an
award
An award, sometimes called a distinction, is something given to a recipient as a token of recognition of excellence in a certain field. When the token is a medal, ribbon or other item designed for wearing, it is known as a decoration.
An awar ...
for exceptional achievement in
systems engineering
Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering and engineering management that focuses on how to design, integrate, and manage complex systems over their life cycles. At its core, systems engineering utilizes systems thinki ...
and
systems science, and was established by the
IEEE
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a 501(c)(3) professional association for electronic engineering and electrical engineering (and associated disciplines) with its corporate office in New York City and its operati ...
Board of Directors in 1982. The medal is named for
Simon Ramo, one of the founders of the
TRW corporation. The award itself consists of a gold medal, bronze replica, certificate and honorarium. It may be presented to individuals, or groups of up to three people.
The award is sponsored by the
Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Recipients
The following people have received the IEEE Simon Ramo Medal:
See also
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List of engineering awards
This list of engineering awards is an index to articles about notable awards for achievements in engineering. It includes aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, structural ...
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List of systems engineers
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INCOSE Pioneer Award
References
IEEE awards
Systems sciences awards
Simon Ramo Medal
Systems sciences organizations
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