ES&T’s Best Papers of 2006

In 2006, ES&T published nearly 1100 papers on a wide range of topics. But which ones were the top papers—the best of the year?

Our associate editors and assistant editor nominated papers that they felt were of the highest caliber—those expected to make a large and long-lasting impact on the field. I chose a subcommittee from our editorial advisory board to pore over the nominations and narrow the list to about five papers in each category: environmental science, policy, and technology. As Editor-in-Chief, I had the Solomon’s task of trying to choose the best among the best.

We hope this is a way to bring special recognition to you, our authors, and focus attention on your high-quality papers. The Best Paper Awards are an annual event announced in February or March of the following year. A summary of the awards and brief articles about them will appear in the April 1, 2007, issue of ES&T. Each author receives a certificate of award and our heartiest congratulations. —JERALD L. SCHNOOR