The Association for the Rhetoric of Science, Technology, and Medicine’s (ARSTM) Article of the Year Award recognizes the most outstanding rhetoric of science, technology, or medicine-related article published the preceding calendar year. Articles upholding a range of expertise, diverse canons, epistemological foundations, positionalities, and ways of knowing are eligible, and authors of these works (and/or their nominators) are encouraged to apply for the award.
The award committee, which is committed to Anti-Racist Scholarly Reviewing practices, is now accepting applications for works officially published in the 2021 calendar year!
Criteria for selection include:
- How well the article extends and/or enacts practical and theoretical knowledge related to the rhetoric of science, technology, and medicine
- The article’s potential for cross-disciplinary fertilization and/or public engagement
- The article’s potential for teaching future generations of rhetoric of science, technology, and medicine scholars
- The article’s dedication to inclusive language, examples, and citational practices
- The overall quality of writing and thinking
Nominations should be sent by someone well acquainted with the nominee’s work. Self-nominations are encouraged. The nomination must include:
- Contact information for the authors of the nominated article, including affiliation, position, and email address.
- A copy of the article being nominated
Note: Lead authors who have won previously cannot be nominated again within 5 years.
Submission deadline: Sunday, August 14, 2022
To submit, please send materials to the Award Committee Chair, Robin E. Jensen, at r.e.jensen@utah.edu
Award Committee Members include:
- Molly S. Hartzog
- Robin E. Jensen
- Madison A. Krall
- Shui-yin Sharon Yam