Martha Trescott Prize: Odd-Numbered Years Grant

Martha Trescott Prize: Odd-Numbered Years Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for the History of Technology
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: March 28, 2025

Summary

The Martha Trescott Prize, awarded by the Society for the History of Technology, honors outstanding published essays on the social responsibility of engineers in history during odd-numbered years. Established in 2020, it includes a $500 award and a certificate. Nominations are open to essays published in the four years prior, and submissions must be made through the SHOT website. This prize recognizes the contributions of Martha Trescott to Women in Technological History.

Overview

NOTE: Nominations are due at the deadline. Here is the additional associated page in regards to this opportunity - Here is the Even-Numbered Years page. Martha Trescott Prize: Even-Numbered Years The Martha Trescott Prize was announced in the beginning of 2020 by the Society for the History of Technology. The award consists of a $500 check and a certificate. The winner will be honored during the Society’s Awards Ceremony. Martha Trescott was one of the pioneering spirits behind Women in Technological History (WITH). She wished to honor Frances McConnell Moore, Carroll Pursell, and Edwin T. Layton, Jr., with this prize. The Martha Trescott Prize will be given annually for the best published essay in one of two areas. In odd-numbered years, the prize will be awarded to an outstanding published essay in the area of social responsibility of engineers in history. Please see the even-numbered years page for more information in regards to that essay topic. To nominate an essay for the prize, please submit the nomination materials to the established prize portal on the SHOT website.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Essays published in any of the four years preceding the award will be eligible.“Published essay” is understood to be a scholarly article, chapter in a published book, or other ‘long-form’ essay contribution. An essay can be nominated for the prize by a colleague or by the author.