AGU Atmospheric Sciences Section

James R. Holton Junior Scientist Award

 

    In 2004, the Atmospheric Sciences Section of the American Geophysical Union established a Section Award for junior Atmospheric Scientists, the James R. Holton Award.  The award is to honor James Holton, who was a pioneer in atmospheric dynamics and an inspiration to young scientists.  To be eligible, candidates should be a member of AGU, and be no more than three years past the award of the Ph.D. degree. Members of the AGU are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals.  The nomination package should consist of four items, each no longer than two pages in length: a nomination letter, the candidate's curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation.  The nomination and supporting letters should clearly state how the nominated individual's research accomplishments are outstanding for one at his/her stage of career.  The Award consists of a plaque; $1000, which may be used for AGU services, such as meeting registrations and abstract fees; and a free dinner at the Section Dinner during the Fall Meeting, where the award will be presented.
 

    Nominations for 2009 are now open.  The nomination package should be sent to Joan Alexander, Chair of the Nominations Committee, by July 16, 2009.  For the convenience of the award committee, please combine the entire nomination package into one pdf file.

 

Send nomination package to:

Dr. Joan Alexander
c/o Andrew Frahm
Holton Award Nomination
NWRA/CoRA
3380 Mitchell Lane
Boulder, CO  80301
USA

Fax: 1-303-415-9702

Please direct e-mail inquiries to Andy Frahm at frahm@cora.nwra.com

 

Past Holton Award Winners are:

2004  Tapio Schneider
2005  Arlene Fiore

2006  Noah Diffenbaugh
2007  Alfonso Saiz-Lopez
2008  Courtenay Strong

 

Prepared by Alan Robock (robock@envsci.rutgers.edu) - Last updated on March 8, 2009