Applied Systems Thinking Institute seeks nominations for 2008 Prize - Deadline: April 24, 200
Prize will recognize a significant accomplishment achieved through the application of systems thinking
HOBOKEN , N.J. – The Applied Systems Thinking Institute (ASysT), a collaborative endeavor of Analytical Services, Inc., and the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology, is proud to announce the creation of the ASysT Applied Systems Thinking Prize. The prize was created to advance the development, understanding and application of systems thinking in areas of national importance. It will be awarded annually to an individual or team to recognize a significant accomplishment achieved through the application of systems thinking to a problem of national significance in the area of national security, homeland security, energy, environment, health care or education. In addition to special recognition at the 50th anniversary celebration of Analytical Services, Inc. in Washington, D.C., the 2008 prize will be accompanied by a monetary award of $20,000. Applicants from all areas of the public and private sector are eligible.
Nominations are currently sought for the 2008 ASysT Applied Systems Thinking Prize. The deadline for nominations is April 24, 2008. Complete details on the prize, the selection process and the nomination form can be found at www.asysti.org/prize. For questions regarding the prize, please contact ASysT at prize@asysti.org.About Stevens Institute of Technology
Founded in 1870, Stevens Institute of Technology is one of the leading technological universities in the world dedicated to learning and research. Through its broad-based curricula, nurturing of creative inventiveness, and cross disciplinary research, the Institute is at the forefront of global challenges in engineering, science, and technology management. Partnerships and collaboration between, and among, business, industry, government and other universities contribute to the enriched environment of the Institute. A new model for technology commercialization in academe, known as Technogenesis®, involves external partners in launching business enterprises to create broad opportunities and shared value.
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