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Julius F. Neumueller Award in Optics
Background
Bret M. Lehman is the 2008 recipient of the Julius F. Neumueller Award in Optics.
The Julius F. Neumueller Award in Optics is awarded to a student in a school or college of optometry who submits a paper not to exceed 3,000 words on one of the following topics: Geometrical Optics; Physical Optics; Ophthalmic Optics; Optics of the Eye. This includes aspects of "Modern Optics" that involves the modern measurement and correction of the eye's aberrations in diagnosis and treatment of a range of eye conditions (e.g. in corneal surgery and contact lenses). The President or Dean of each school may submit two papers for nomination each year.
The Julius F. Neumueller Award in Optics is offered to any student pursuing the Doctor of Optometry degree in a school or college of optometry. The nominee must submit a paper written in English not to exceed 3000 words on one of the following topics:
- Geometrical Optics
- Physical Optics
- Ophthalmic Optics
- Optics of the Eye, including "modern optics," i.e., measurement and correction of the eye's aberrations
The President or Dean of each school may nominate two papers each year with an accompanying letter. The Awards Committee will receive the papers and an apointed panel of expert judges will make the selection.
Papers must be received by the Academy office from Presidents and Deans by April 2, 2010.
Applications should be sent to:
The Julius F. Neumueller Award in Optics
c/o American Academy of Optometry
6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 506
Rockville, MD 20878
Past Recipients of the Neumueller Award
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2009 Not Awarded |
1997 Mark P. Borsuk |
1985 Donald Ferro |
Purpose
This award was created to provide an opportunity for a student of optometry with a select topic of interest in optometry to attend an Academy conference.
Award
Travel award $750 for the primary author or designate to attend the annual meeting, and if multiple authors can and wish to attend, they split $1500.
