Established in 2003, the Morley Science Medal is named for Edward W. Morley, who was a faculty member at Western Reserve College from 1869 to 1906 and is best known for his role in the landmark Michelson-Morley Experiment in 1887, which attempted to measure the velocity of the earth and the speed of light, an experiment that paved the way for Einstein’s theory of relativity. Morley was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1902.

The Morley Science Medal is awarded to an alumnus/a of Western Reserve Academy for scientific attainment. Through a particular achievement, a series of achievements or a career of noteworthy accomplishments, medal recipients have made a significant contribution to a field of basic or applied science, or to the application of science, technology or engineering to the improvement of the human condition.  Selecting a recipient is the job of the Morley Science Medal Committee.

To nominate an alumnus/a for the Morley Science Medal.   Please complete and submit the online Morley Science Medal Nomination Form.

Morley Science Medal Recipients

The Morley Science Medal Committee.  The Morley Science Medal Committee must choose from a pool of immensely talented and dynamic candidates. Committee membership consists of six alumni and three faculty and each committee member serves a three-year appointment. Below is a listing of current committee members.

Morley Science Medal Committee