History OF THE
MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE
The Medal of Excellence in Composite Materials, created to honor those who have achieved outstanding leadership in the field of composites, was established in 1984 in conjunction with the Decennial Celebration of the Center for Composite Materials. It recognizes those who have maintained and demonstrated scholarly endeavor, invention, and/or economic enterprise over a sustained period of time.
Charles Parks, internationally recognized Wilmington sculptor, designed the Medal of Excellence. The visages of the four initial Medal of Excellence winners – Dr. Zvi Hashin, Dr. Tsuyoshi Hayashi, Dr. Anthony Kelly, and Dr. Stephen W. Tsai – are depicted in a three-inch diameter, circular bronze casting. The reverse side of the Medal features the recipient's name inscribed in a scroll beneath the seal of the University of Delaware . The striking of the medal in 1984 was supported by generous grants from the DuPont Company, Hercules, Inc., ICI Americas, Inc., and Toray Industries (America), Inc.
Click on photos below to view information about each recipient.
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