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The William H. Webb Medal

THE WILLIAM H. WEBB MEDAL

Outstanding Contributions to Education in Naval Architecture, Marine or Ocean Engineering
 

 

Jaye Falls

       

 

           Jaye Falls  |  United States Naval Academy

 

 

 

 

Dr. Jaye Falls is the Director of the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Program in the Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at the United States Naval Academy, and is the NAVSEA Professor of Ship Design Research. She specializes in design and stability of ships and takes particular delight in teaching the senior ship design classes. Dr. Falls holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland, an S.M. in Ocean Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute. 

 

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About The William H. Webb Medal

The William H. Webb Medal is for "Outstanding Contributions to Education in Naval Architecture, Marine or Ocean Engineering".

It was established in 1987 in honor of William H. Webb. 

Born into a shipbuilding family, William H. Webb was a highly successful shipbuilder, shipowner and educator whose contributions to the marine profession and commitment to the education of naval architects, marine engineers, and shipbuilders took shape in “Webb’s Academy and Home for Shipbuilders”, now known as Webb Institute. 

The award title is "The William H. Webb Medal”. The medal will be made of gold-plated bronze, approximately 2 1/2 inches (6.25 cm) in diameter, the obverse side showing a profile of William H. Webb and the reverse side carrying an inscription of the award. Eligibility for the medal need not be limited to membership in SNAME. The proposal for award may be made by a member of SNAME in good standing.

The selection of the nominee for the medal shall be made by the Awards Committee of SNAME. The nomination by the Committee and final award by the Council will require a two-thirds vote of the Committee. Notification of the award will be made prior to the SNAME Maritime Convention (formerly the Annual Meeting) and the medal will be presented with suitable ceremonies at the SNAME Maritime Convention or at such time as the President of SNAME may arrange. The medal may be awarded biennially in odd years.

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