Suzanne P. Anderson received the 2020 G. K. Gilbert Award in Surface Processes at AGU’s virtual Fall Meeting 2020. The award recognizes “sustained and outstanding contributions to the field of Earth and planetary surface processes from a mid-career or senior scientist.”
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Nicoll Receives 2020 Atmospheric and Space Electricity Early Career Award
Keri Nicoll received the 2020 Atmospheric and Space Electricity Early Career Award at AGU’s virtual Fall Meeting 2020. The award recognizes “significant contributions to atmospheric and space electricity science from honorees within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D. degree.”
In Appreciation of AGU’s Outstanding Reviewers of 2020
AGU editors recognize the contributions of reviewers, whose valuable expertise continues to raise our journals’ high standards.
Cutting to the Core
In our July issue, Eos looks at the collection, study, and storage of cores—from sediment drilled up from the age of the dinosaurs to tree rings as big as a house.
Subimal Ghosh Receives 2020 Devendra Lal Memorial Medal
Subimal Ghosh was awarded the 2020 Devendra Lal Memorial Medal at the virtual AGU Fall Meeting in December. The medal is for “outstanding Earth and/or space sciences research by a scientist belonging to and working in a developing country.”
Kristine M. Larson Receives 2020 Charles A. Whitten Medal
Kristine M. Larson was awarded the 2020 Charles A. Whitten Medal at the virtual AGU Fall Meeting in December. The medal is for “outstanding achievement in research on the form and dynamics of the Earth and planets.”
Peter M. Shearer Receives 2020 Inge Lehmann Medal
Peter M. Shearer was awarded the 2020 Inge Lehmann Medal at the virtual AGU Fall Meeting in December. The medal is for “contributions to the understanding of the structure, composition, and dynamics of the Earth’s mantle and core.”
Growing Healthy City Canopies
In our June issue, Eos looks at how scientists and city planners are partnering to protect our vital urban forests.
Claire L. Parkinson Receives the 2020 Roger Revelle Medal
Claire L. Parkinson was awarded the 2020 Roger Revelle Medal at the virtual AGU Fall Meeting in December. The medal is for “outstanding contributions in atmospheric sciences, atmosphere-ocean coupling, atmosphere-land coupling, biogeochemical cycles, climate or related aspects of the Earth system.”
Rien van Genuchten Receives 2020 Robert E. Horton Medal
Rien van Genuchten was awarded the 2020 Robert E. Horton Medal at the virtual AGU Fall Meeting in December 2020. The medal is for “outstanding contributions to hydrology.”