Russ Prize
The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize is one of the United States National Academy of Engineering (NAE ), established in October 1999 Award for Engineering. Named after Fritz Russ, the founder of Systems Research Laboratories, and his wife Dolores Russ this prize is awarded by the Foundation to people who " gave significant impact on society and contributed a comprehensive progress in the human condition " a.
The NAE presents the award every two years. The winners will be awarded a prize of $ 500,000 and a gold medal. Along with the Gordon Prize and the Draper Prize, the Russ Prize also called the "Nobel Prize for engineering knowledge ."