Honors at AGU

AGU has a diverse program for recognizing members and others who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the geophysical sciences, to the service of the community, and to the public’s understanding. Candidates may be nominated by any AGU member.

Fellows

This designation is conferred upon not more than 0.1% of all AGU members in any given year. New Fellows are chosen by a Committee of Fellows.

Fellows nomination guidelines:

Union Medals and Awards

Recipients are selected by committees specifically appointed for that purpose and are confirmed by the Executive Committee.

Section and Focus Group Awards

For scientific contributions and service. Each section and focus group establishes the criteria and selection process for the award.

Research Grants and Awards

The F. L. Scarf Award, the Horton Research Grants, and the Mineral and Rock Physics Outstanding Student Award

Bowie Lectures

This series of named lectures was inaugurated in 1989 to commemorate the 50th presentation of the William Bowie Medal, which is AGU’s highest honor and was named for AGU’s first president.

Sections designate each year’s lecturers. Biographies of the lecture honorees can be found by clicking on the lecture name.

Section Named Lectures