The Robert Bradford Newman Student Award Fund
The Robert Bradford Newman Student Award Fund by the Acoustical Society of America supports student achievement and innovation in architectural acoustics research, education, and design.
Funder: Acoustical Society of America
Due Dates: March 2027 (anticipated/projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by initiative; includes medals, partial support grants, and student design competition prizes. See program site for current details.
Summary: Supports and recognizes excellence and innovation in architectural acoustics education through student medals, grants, and design competitions.
Key Information: Multiple award types; eligibility and process differ for each initiative. Refer to the Newman Fund website for specifics.
Description
The Robert Bradford Newman Student Award Fund, administered in partnership with the Acoustical Society of America, promotes excellence and innovation in architectural acoustics and acoustics education. The Fund honors the legacy of Robert B. Newman by supporting several major initiatives:
- Newman Student Medal for Merit in Architectural Acoustics: Recognizes outstanding students for excellence in the study and application of architectural acoustics.
- Theodore John Schultz Grant for Advancement of Acoustical Education: Provides partial support for developing new teaching methods, curricula, or research in architectural acoustics education.
- Student Design Competition in Architectural Acoustics: Encourages and rewards excellence in student design work related to building acoustics.
Each initiative has its own eligibility criteria, application or nomination process, and funding structure, aiming to highlight and reward outstanding contributions to the study and teaching of architectural acoustics.
