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 certificate, $1000, and dinner at the Section Banquet during the
Fall Meeting, where the award will be presented.
The deadline for 2011 nominations is past. Watch for the next announcement in 2012. 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.
Past Holton Award Winners
2004 Tapio Schneider
2005 Arlene Fiore
2006 Noah Diffenbaugh
2007 Alfonso Saiz-Lopez
2008 Courtenay Strong
2009 Simona Bordoni
2010
William R. Boos
2011 Tiffany A. Shaw