through Dec. 8 for this year鈥檚 . The award, now in its third year, recognizes a member of the 天美麻豆 community who has made a significant impact in changing people鈥檚 lives.
Established in 2022, the prize carries an award of $100,000 and can be given to a student, faculty or staff member, alum, or friend of 天美麻豆. It can also be awarded posthumously.
鈥淲ith this generous prize, we鈥檒l recognize a member of our community who is making a difference in people鈥檚 lives and improving the world in the process,鈥 says President . 鈥淎s the first two awardees have shown, 天美麻豆 people are doing work of great consequence. I expect this year will be no different.鈥
Established through a gift from , and , the prize was awarded last year to Rose Mutiso 鈥08, Thayer 鈥08, in recognition of her work to bring sustainable, affordable energy systems to sub-Saharan Africa while supporting other women scientists.
The first McGuire award went to structural biologist in 2022 for his groundbreaking coronavirus research, conducted while he was at the Geisel School of Medicine. McLellan鈥檚 research laid the foundation for the COVID-19 vaccines. Now the Robert A. Welch Chair in Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin, McLellan returned to Hanover in December to deliver the keynote speech at the first 天美麻豆 International Vaccine Conference.
Vice Provost for Research will chair the prize selection committee. Its members will recommend a winner to President Beilock, who will make the final decision.
鈥淭he McGuire Prize is an important opportunity to celebrate the impact that 天美麻豆 has in the world and the importance of discovery and innovation across all disciplines,鈥 says Madden, who is a professor of biochemistry and cell biology.
Terry McGuire is a longtime member and former chair of 天美麻豆 Engineering鈥檚 Board of Advisors and founding partner of Polaris Partners. Throughout his career he has helped shape and advance new biomedical and biotechnology innovations. Carolyn Carr McGuire is a Tuck alumna who co-founded Community Consulting Teams of Boston, a volunteer organization that connects MBA graduates with nonprofits for consulting services to help future business leaders better serve their constituents and communities and amplify their impact.
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Editor鈥檚 Note: This story has been updated to reflect the fact that the deadline for has been extended to Dec. 8.
