PreambleOliver C. Eckel was a recognized authority in acoustics and mechanical design, and founder of Eckel Industries Inc. He pioneered the design of anechoic chambers and developed panel systems for noise control in enclosures. He authored many papers and patents on the design of noise control products. After his retirement he established an R&D laboratory dedicated to wind turbine design. This award, established by the Eckel family and Eckel Industries of Canada Ltd., and administered by the Canadian Acoustical Association, pays tribute to the many contributions to acoustics and noise control by Oliver C. Eckel. AwardThe award consists of a cash prize of $500 awarded every year. EligibilityThe candidate must be: (1) a CAA member; and (2) a graduate student enrolled at a Canadian academic institution pursuing studies in any discipline of acoustics, conducting research related to the advancement of the practice of noise control. Note: A candidate may receive this award only once. ApplicationApplications must be received by the Prize Coordinator by April 30. Along with the application form, submit a written proposal (up to 750 words) summarizing the research work to be carried out.
CAA Prize Application Form: Word file, PDF file. Selection ProcessApplications are reviewed by a Subcommittee set up by the Prize Coordinator. Applications are evaluated based on the quality and originality of the research proposal, and the potential contribution to the field of acoustics. Decisions made by the Prize Subcommittee are transmitted to the Awards Coordinator and Board of Directors of the CAA. The successful candidate will be notified by June 15. Decisions are final and may not be appealed. The CAA reserves the right not to make an award in any given year.
The names of prize winners will be announced at the annual CAA Symposium (usually in October), and published in the December issue of Canadian Acoustics and on the CAA website. CoordinatorDr. Murray Hodgson, School of Environmental Health, UBC, 3rd floor, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3. Prize Winners (last 5 years)2007
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