New Medals: Recognitions, HH Tag & Smiley Updates

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In summary, the conversation is discussing new medalists on the forum and whether or not they should be publicly recognized. Some members are unsure about the process of announcing new recognitions, but it is suggested that an announcement should be made in the forum. There are also mentions of new smileys and the authority to make changes on the forum.
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I saw a couple of guys wearing new medals. I'm quite sure that they didn't have them a few days back, but I'm not absolutely sure. I feel dicey about saying congrats to them. One of them was wearing a HH tag, but there's nothing in the HH forum. Is there a page where new recognitions are announced?

p.s. Are we ever getting some new smileys?
 
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New smileys? yes yes yes ..umm please, just a few new ones.:!)
 
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I can't remember seeing anyone that i didn't already know had a medal. If they were new Greg would almost have certainly announced it in the HH forum. If you search the nominations thread for their name you might turn up an earlier post where it was announced.
 
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You're right Kurdt. I must have been mistaken.
 
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There are two new SA's. :biggrin:
 
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Astronuc said:
There are two new SA's. :biggrin:

yey! Congrats to them. Probably after recent 2007 nominations was it.
 
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Do you who they are?
 
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Shooting star said:
Do you who they are?

No, that's why I was information fishing by asking whether it was to do with this years 2007 awards. :biggrin:
 
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jim mcnamara and Mentz114
 
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Congrats to our new SAs! I think we need to restart our tradition of recognizing new medalists.
 
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Hear, hear.

But shouldn't everyone come to know of it first, not just the mentors?
 
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This time it was a little unusual, since Greg is still on the road. I don't even know if the new SA's are aware they are SA's. They are relatively quiet.
 
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Anyway, all the decisions and postings would be made in the inner circle for SA's, and others wouldn't even know about it, right?
 
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Shooting star said:
Anyway, all the decisions and postings would be made in the inner circle for SA's, and others wouldn't even know about it, right?

Thats true. If there were to be anything like MoonB suggested then Greg (or whoever is in charge) would have to post the announcements in this forum.
 
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What did MoonB suggest? (And who else do you mean by whoever?)
 
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Moonbear suggested congratulating new medalists in post 10 of this thread. Since Astronuc mentioned that Greg was on the road I was just referring to whoever had the authority to make such changes just in case it wasn't Greg that did it but I'm not entirely sure really.
 
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Shooting star said:
Anyway, all the decisions and postings would be made in the inner circle for SA's, and others wouldn't even know about it, right?
People will know when they see the member has a medal, but an announcement here would be nice. As Astronuc mentioned, Greg has been on vacation, he did take the time to give the two medals though.
 

FAQ: New Medals: Recognitions, HH Tag & Smiley Updates

What are the new medals and recognitions in this update?

The new medals in this update include the "Innovator Award" for groundbreaking research, the "Collaborator Award" for cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the "Mentor Award" for mentoring and guiding young scientists. Recognitions have been added for outstanding contributions in specific fields such as environmental science and biotechnology.

What is the HH tag and how is it different from previous tags?

The HH tag stands for "high honours" and is a new recognition added to the existing honours system. It is awarded to scientists who have made exceptional contributions to their field and have significantly advanced scientific knowledge and understanding. It is a step above the previously highest honour, the H tag.

How will the new smiley updates affect the recognition system?

The new smiley updates will not affect the recognition system directly. They are simply a fun addition to the system, allowing scientists to add emojis to their profiles and achievements. However, it is important to note that the recognition system is still based on merit and achievements, and the smileys do not hold any weight in that regard.

Will the new medals and recognitions be retroactively applied to past achievements?

No, the new medals and recognitions will only be applied to achievements made after the update. The recognition system is constantly evolving and being updated to reflect the changing landscape of science, so past achievements will not be retroactively recognized.

Can scientists nominate themselves for these new medals and recognitions?

No, scientists cannot nominate themselves for these recognitions. Nominations must come from peers and colleagues who can attest to the nominee's contributions and achievements in their field. This helps to ensure the integrity and credibility of the recognition system.

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