Russ Prize

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The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ prize, first given in 2001, recognizes engineering achievement within an emerging engineering discipline that has significantly impacted society and has contributed to the advancement of the human condition through widespread use. Currently, the Russ prize of $500,000 and a gold medallion recognizes achievement in bioengineering. Therefore, an auxiliary purpose of the award is to encourage the medical/biological disciplines/professions to work closely together. Fritz J. Russ, Ohio Delta '42, graduated from Ohio University with a B.S. in electrical engineering.
The following are Tau Beta Pi recipients and a short description of their achievements:

2001	Wilson Greatbatch, New York Nu '50	for saving, extending, and improving the quality of human lives through the engineering development and commercialization of implantable heart pacemakers
2009	Elmer L. Gaden, New York Alpha '44	for pioneering the engineering and commercialization of biological systems for large-scale manufacturing of antibiotics and other drugs