Holly Gilbert received the Athelstan Spilhaus Award at the 2015 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 16 December 2015 in San Francisco, Calif. The award honors an individual "for their enhancement of the public engagement with Earth and space sciences."
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Benjamin Lee Preston Receives 2015 Charles S. Falkenberg Award
Benjamin Lee Preston received the 2015 Charles S. Falkenberg Award at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 16 December 2015 in San Francisco, Calif. The award honors an "early- to middle- career scientist who has contributed to the quality of life, economic opportunities, and stewardship of the planet through the use of Earth science information and to the public awareness of the importance of understanding our planet."
Sonia Esperança and Robin Reichlin Receive 2015 Edward A. Flinn III Award
Sonia Esperança and Robin Reichlin received the 2015 Edward A. Flinn III Award at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 16 December 2015 in San Francisco, Calif. The award honors "an individual or small group who personifies the Union's motto 'unselfish cooperation in research' through their facilitating, coordinating, and implementing activities."
Chappell, Jones, and McBean Receive 2015 Ambassador Award
Charles R. Chappell, Lucile Jones, and Gordon McBean were awarded the 2015 Ambassador Award at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 16 December 2015 in San Francisco, Calif. The award is in recognition for "outstanding contributions to the following area(s): societal impact, service to the Earth and space community, scientific leadership, and promotion of talent/career pool."
Peter Olson Receives 2015 Inge Lehmann Medal
Peter Olson was awarded the 2015 Inge Lehmann Medal at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 16 December 2015 in San Francisco, Calif. The medal is for "outstanding contributions to the understanding of the structure, composition, and dynamics of the Earth's mantle and core."
Anne M. Thompson Receives 2015 Roger Revelle Medal
Anne M. Thompson was awarded the 2015 Roger Revelle Medal at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 16 December 2015 in San Francisco, Calif. 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."
Claude Jaupart Receives 2015 Harry H. Hess Medal
Claude Jaupart was awarded the 2015 Harry H. Hess Medal at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 16 December 2015 in San Francisco, Calif. The medal is for "outstanding achievements in research on the constitution and evolution of the Earth and other planets."
Günter Blöschl Receives 2015 Robert E. Horton Medal
Günter Blöschl was awarded the 2015 Robert E. Horton Medal at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 16 December 2015 in San Francisco, Calif. The medal is for "outstanding contributions to hydrology."
Russ E. Davis Receives 2015 Maurice Ewing Medal
Russ E. Davis was awarded the 2015 Maurice Ewing Medal at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 16 December 2015 in San Francisco, Calif. The medal is for "significant contributions to the ocean sciences."
Andrew F. Nagy Receives 2015 John Adam Fleming Medal
Andrew F. Nagy was awarded the 2015 John Adam Fleming Medal at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 16 December 2015 in San Francisco, Calif. The medal is for "original research and technical leadership in geomagnetism, atmospheric electricity, aeronomy, space physics, and related sciences."