The Shorland Medal is awarded annually by the
New Zealand Association of Scientists
The New Zealand Association of Scientists is an independent association for scientists in New Zealand. It was founded in 1941 as the New Zealand Association of Scientific Workers, and renamed in 1954Gregory, G., 2013. Not to be forgotten: New Ze ...
in recognition of a "major and continued contribution to basic or applied research that has added significantly to scientific understanding or resulted in significant benefits to society." The medal was established in 1999 and named after
Brian Shorland
Francis Brian Shorland (14 July 1909 – 8 June 1999) was a New Zealand organic chemist.
Biography
After a BSc and a MSc in organic chemistry he worked for the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, before earning a scholarship to ...
, a New Zealand organic chemist.
Recipients
References
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External links
Shorland Medal New Zealand Association of Scientists
New Zealand science and technology awards
Awards established in 1999
1999 establishments in New Zealand