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 Holton Award recognizes outstanding scientific research and accomplishments of early-career scientists in the field.  This award is named in honor of James R. Holton, an outstanding atmospheric scientist, educator, and mentor.  During his 38 years on the faculty at the University of Washington, he taught, advised and mentored a large number of students and junior scientists, and was awarded every major honor available in the atmospheric sciences including AGU’s Revelle Medal.  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.
 

     Now is the time to submit nominations for the Holton Award.  The deadline is July 2, 2010.  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:

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.  Nominations must be submitted by July 2, 2010 (preferred as one combined pdf file) to Warren Wiscombe at Warren.J.Wiscombe@nasa.gov.

 

Past Holton Award Winners are:

2004  Tapio Schneider
2005  Arlene Fiore

2006  Noah Diffenbaugh
2007  Alfonso Saiz-Lopez
2008  Courtenay Strong

2009  Simona Bordoni

 

Prepared by Alan Robock (robock@envsci.rutgers.edu) - Last updated on February 9, 2010