Abstract :
The William E. Newell Power Electronics Award is presented annually by the Power Electronics Specialists Conference for outstanding achieve?? ments in power electronics. It is dedicated to the memory of Dr. William E. Newell of the Westinghouse Research and Development Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who was known and respected by his associates for his contributions, his activities, and his dedication to the field of power electronics. The recipient receives an award of US$250.00 and a suitable-inscribed plaque. This award was generously underwritten in 1979 by the General Electric Company, through the assist?? ance of Mr. Buford Barr.
