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May 29th, 2025
Libraries faculty members Margaret Phillips, Jason Reed, David Zwicky, and Wei Zakharov won the 2025 ELD Best Publication Award for their paper titled, “Systematic Reviews in the Engineering Literature: A Scoping Review.” The award was established in 1998 to honor the best new paper or non-reference monographic work in engineering information.
The paper, a collaborative effort involving nine authors—including colleagues from several other Association of American Universities (AAU) institutions—provides a comprehensive overview of how systematic reviews are conducted and utilized in engineering scholarship. The project was funded by a 2023 “Elevating the Visibility of Research” seed grant from the Purdue Office of Research, which supports the development of high-impact review papers with the potential to raise the visibility of Purdue’s research.
The 2025 ELD Awards Committee praised the paper for its strong structure, clarity, and relevance to a rapidly growing area within engineering librarianship. The committee highlighted the paper’s clear and effective presentation, as well as the use of well-designed visuals and cross-institutional collaboration. They described the work as a model for future research in the field—one that “sets a high standard” and represents a “significant contribution to the field of engineering information.”
To learn more about the award and the Engineering Libraries Division, visit the ELD website; more information about the American Society for Engineering Education can be found on the ASEE website.
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