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5 Responsibilities of the Administrative Organization
Pages 13-17

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... Inaugurate the Martha Muse Prize, with guidance from the Tinker Foundation and NAS/PRB: a) Develop, launch, and maintain the prize website, including the online, automated electronic nomination system.
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... b) Publication of the call for nominations and the prize winner's public address in scientific journals.
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... However, the final decision regarding selection of the administrative organization and subsequent negotiations with that organization are the responsibility of the Tinker Foundation and may be changed over time pending performance. PRIZE PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY The Martha Muse Prize should be promoted and advertised internationally to a wide audience, utilizing the same outlets as those used for the call for nominations process (see Chapter 3)
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... The public address should be written in advance for distribution at the ceremony, and attempts should be made to publish it in a suitable outlet, such as a major scientific journal, and possibly on the prize website. POST-AWARD ACTIVITIES Martha Muse Prize winners shall be known as Martha Muse Antarctic Medalists.
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... The connection between IPY and the Martha Muse Prize should be clear; the prize citation should note the scientific ideals and goals of IPY. Moreover, the Tinker Foundation may find it appropriate to incorporate the IPY logo into the design of the Martha Muse Medal.
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