The program review was prompted by demographic changes in the AGU membership and the growth of interdisciplinary sciences.
awards
Outstanding Student Paper Awards
Winners of the 2014 Outstanding Student Paper Awards announced
New Section and Focus Group Honors for 2015
AGU Honors Program announces the creation of three new honors and awards.
89 Geophysicists Honored at a Gala Tribute
Held on 17 December 2014, the American Geophysical Union’s Honors Tribute celebrated the breakthrough achievements, outstanding contributions, and service of select members.
Elizabeth Kolbert Receives 2014 Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism—Features
Journalist and author Elizabeth Kolbert received the 2014 Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism—Features at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 17 December 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The Sullivan Award is for work published with a deadline of more than 1 week.
Andrew Grant Receives 2014 David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism—News
Andrew Grant, physics reporter for Science News, received the 2014 David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism—News at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 17 December 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The Perlman Award is for work published under deadline pressure of 1 week or less.
Chigomezyo Mudala Ngwira Receives 2014 Science for Solutions Award
Chigomezyo Mudala Ngwira was awarded the 2014 Science for Solutions Award at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 17 December 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The award is for “significant contributions in the application and use of Earth and space sciences to solve societal problems.”
Heather Macdonald Receives 2014 Excellence in Geophysical Education Award
Heather Macdonald received the 2014 Excellence in Geophysical Education Award at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 17 December 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The award honors “a sustained commitment to excellence in geophysical education by a team, individual, or group.”
Mioara Mandea Receives 2014 International Award
Mioara Mandea received the 2014 International Award at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 17 December 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The award honors “an individual scientist or a small team for making an outstanding contribution to furthering the Earth and space sciences and using science for the benefit of society in less favored nations.”
Curt Tilmes Receives 2014 Charles S. Falkenberg Award
Curt Tilmes received the 2014 Charles S. Falkenberg Award at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 17 December 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The award honors a “scientist under 45 years of age 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.”