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Shirley M. Malcom Prize for Excellence in Mentoring

October 15, 2024
Office of the Provost

To: Caltech Community
From: David Tirrell, Provost, Michelle Effros, Vice Provost for Education

We are pleased to solicit nominations for the Shirley M. Malcom Prize for Excellence in Mentoring. Established in 2021, the Malcom Prize is named for senior trustee Shirley Malcom, whose generosity of spirit, long-standing commitment to personal mentorship, national leadership, and international advocacy seek to make STEM education accessible and equitable for all.  Inspired by Shirley Malcom's example, Caltech awards an annual mentoring prize in her name.  The Malcom Prize is the Institute's highest honor for professorial mentors.

CRITERIA:
The Shirley M. Malcom Prize for Excellence in Mentoring is to awarded annually to a professor who, through mentoring, supports the achievement and well-being of students. Criteria include, but are not limited to, effective mentoring practices such as offering regular feedback, guidance, and advice; providing access to academic and professional information, resources, and opportunities; and helping to ensure a safe, encouraging, and inclusive environment.

TERMS:
The prize consists of a cash award of $5,000.

ELIGIBILITY:
All active professors of the Institute are eligible.

NOMINATION GUIDELINES:
Nominations for the Malcom Prize are due by December 16, 2024. Nominations may be made by any member of the Caltech community, including faculty, students, postdoctoral scholars, staff, and alumni. Nomination packages should include:
• A letter of nomination of no more than 750 words
• Up to five additional letters from students and colleagues, each of no more than 500 words
• A short (1-2 page) curriculum vitae may also be included
A single combined nomination is preferred over multiple independent nominations.  

Nominations packages should be emailed to:
[email protected]

RE-NOMINATIONS:
Re-nominations should conform to the guidelines for nominations. Nominees not selected in a given year will be considered part of the nomination pool for each of the following two years. Consideration of a nominee after three years requires re-nomination.

FORMER MALCOM MENTORING PRIZE RECIPIENTS:
https://provost.caltech.edu/programs-and-resources/malcom_prize_excellence_mentoring