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Marion Rose Award

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2020 Virtual Award Presentation
Recipient shall be selected on the basis of outstanding service and contributions to the advancement of the Hardened Electronics and Radiation Technology Society. The contributions may include HEART Steering Group committee, HEART Conference committees, and active participation within the HEART community.
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The Marion Rose Service Award was established by the HEART Society to recognize outstanding long-term involvement in, and service to, the Hardened Electronics and Radiation Technology Community, in celebration of Marion’s example.
Marion Rose (1940-2009) was a founding father and ardent supporter of the HEART society and annual conference from its inception. Marion served on the inaugural HEART Steering Committee as Treasurer, and in that role guided the fiduciary formation of HEART as the premier professional organization for radiation-hardened technology community. He was instrumental in every aspect of the HEART operation over three decades, including serving in several roles on the Steering Committee and the annual conference committees.
Marion’s career in radiation effects began in 1966, with his professional work spanning General Atomics, IRT, Maxwell Labs, and Physitron; finally rising to Principal Scientist at L-3 Jaycor in 1996, where he worked until weeks of his death. He is remembered for this expertise in Transient Radiation Effects on Electronics and neutron radiation effects; participating in all phases of nuclear weapon and natural radiation survivability programs, including environment definition, hardened design, verification and validation, hardness assurance, maintenance, and surveillance.
Throughout his long and productive career, and his service to HEART, Marion was a mentor and friend to many of those involved in the military and aeronautics community, including many still active within the HEART society. He served tirelessly, with a keen sense of community, wherever he was needed, without the desire for accolades or recognition. He stood ready and willing to give his wise counsel to others, always with a twinkle in his eye. He is greatly missed by the radiation effects community.
This award honors Marion’s commitment to community and service.

The inaugural 2019 Award was presented to the Marion Rose family to commemorate his exemplary leadership, guidance, and inspiration.
Purpose of the Award:
To recognize individuals "For Service and Involvement in Hardened Electronics and Radiation Technology Community"
2020 Award Winner
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Thomas L. Turflinger
Thomas Turflinger is a Senior Engineering Specialist in the Engineering and Technology Group at the Aerospace Corporation, located in Chantilly Virginia.  He has a 45-year background as a mission assurance (MA) specialist who focuses on Radiation Effects and Survivability of Electronics in Space Systems.  He currently supports multiple NSS missions as well as SMC and MDA programs in these areas at Aerospace.  He is currently the SEE Lead in the SRHEC (Strategic Radiation Hardened Electronics Counsel) Test and Evaluation Committee and is the General Chair for the upcoming 2022 IEEE NSREC, to be held in Provo, Utah in July 2022.
 
He started his career in electronics test and expanded into extensive Failure Analysis and Material Analysis work, which provides the basis for his MA expertise, as well as development of radiation-hardened electronic technologies.  He started in Radiation Effects and Survivability in the early 1980’s and has supported programs such as Trident, DTRA and MDA in addition to current NSS programs.  He has been heavily involved in development of standardized radiation-hardened piece-parts through the DLA specifications and Test Methods.  He currently serves as the Chair of the SAE CE-12 RHA Users Subcommittee.  He has an extensive background in both Natural and Man-made radiation environments and their effects on Electronic Systems.
 
Tom has been married to his wife Francine for over 30 years, and they have 3 children, 2 currently in college (Roll Tide, Go Hoo’s!), and one in High School.  They reside in Centreville, VA

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