On behalf of the Earth and Space Sciences community, we congratulate the 35 recipients who receive the highest honors from the AGU for their excellence in scientific research, education, communication, and outreach.
These awardees — scientists, leaders, educators, journalists, and communicators — have made outstanding achievements and contributions pushing the boundaries of our science. Each recipient embodies our shared vision of a prosperous, sustainable and equitable future driven by discovery, innovation and action. These recipients have worked with integrity, respect and collaboration while creating a deep commitment to education, diversity and outreach.
The science of discovery and solution involves many individuals and teams within the community and around the world. We thank the families, friends, colleagues, and other supporters of our honorees who have been and continue to be critical to their success.
AGU will formally recognize this year’s recipients during the # AGU21 Fall Meeting. This celebration is an opportunity to recognize the excellent work of our colleagues and inspire us in their achievements and stories. We will share additional details about the event at agu.org/fall-meeting.
Finally, we thank the Honor and Recognition Committee, the selection committees, the nominees, the supporters of the nominations, the volunteers, and the staff for their support and commitment to the AGU Honor Program.
Please join us in congratulating our beloved AGU 2021 Honored Class.
—Susan Lozier, president, AGU; and LaToya Myles ([email protected]), Chairman, Honor and Recognition Committee, AGU
Medals
William Bowie Medal
James L. Burch, Southwest Research Institute
John Adam Fleming Medal
David Dunlop, University of Toronto
Walter H. Bucher Medal
Mark Harrison, University of California, Los Angeles
Maurice Ewing Medal
Eelco Johan Rohling, National University of Australia
Robert E. Horton Medal
Diane M. McKnight, University of Colorado Boulder
Harry H. Hess Medal
Peter B. Kelemen, Columbia University
Roger Revelle Medal
Clara Deser, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Inge Lehmann Medal
Jean-Paul Montagner, Institute of Globe Physics in Paris
Joanne Simpson Medal for Mid-Career Scientists
Jennifer Biddle, University of Delaware
Jacob Bortnik, University of California, Los Angeles
Anna M. Michalak, Carnegie Institution for Science
James B. Macelwane Medal
Elizabeth A. Barnes, Colorado State University
Christopher HK Chen, Queen Mary University of London
Ciaran J. Harman, Johns Hopkins University
Christopher T. Reinhard, Georgia Institute of Technology
Anja Schmidt, University of Cambridge
Devendra Lal Memorial Medal
Vimal Mishra, Gandhinagar Indian Institute of Technology
Awards
Ambassador Award
Fatima FG Abrantes, Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere
Madhulika Guhathakurta, NASA
Susan Joy Hassol, Climate Communication
Ambrose Jearld Jr., NOAA (retired) and Woods Hole Partnership Education Program
Aradhna Tripathi, University of California, Los Angeles
Edward A. Flinn III Awards
Bart Nijssen, University of Washington
Athelstan Spilhaus Award
Sarah Stewart Johnson, Georgetown University
Charles S. Falkenberg Award
Ryan P. Abernathey, Columbia University
International award
Atalay Ayele, Addis Ababa University
Prize for Education in Earth and Space Sciences
The GLOBE program
Africa Award for Excellence in Ocean Science Research
Marjolaine Krug, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, South Africa
Africa Award for Excellence in Research in Space Sciences
Roelf Du Toit Strauss, Northwestern University
Science for Solutions Award
Lorenzo Rosa, ETH Zurich
Robert C. Cowen Award for Sustained Success in Science Journalism
Mark Fischetti, Scientific American
Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism: Functions
Jonathan O’Callaghan, freelance space journalist
David Perlman Award for Excellence in Research in Science Journalism – News
Sarah Scoles, freelance journalist
Awards
Asahiko Taira International Prize for Scientific Research in Ocean Drilling
Rosalind M. Coggon, University of Southampton
Climate Communication Award
Andrew E. Dessler, Texas A&M University