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 the 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 2008 are now closed.  Please think now about preparing nominations for 2009, which will be due in July.  Details will be posted here early next year.

 

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 July 28, 2008