Abstract :
The AIEE Medal in Electrical Engineering Education was presented to Dr. J.F. Calvert (F ´45) head of the department of electrical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA. The presentation and acceptance addresses made at the ceremony for presentation of the AIEE Medal in Electrical Engineering Education held during the AIEE Winter General Meeting, New York, NY, USA (Feb. 1-6, 1959) are given. The award is made to a teacher of electrical engineering based upon his teaching experience, his ability to inspire students to higher achievements and capability, contributions to the teaching of electrical engineering in text books and in writings on engineering education, active participation in the work of the professional and educational societies, and contributions to teaching and the profession through research, engineering achievements, and technical papers.