Congratulations 2023 Section Award and Lecture Honorees!
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Career Stage
Middle Career
Experienced
Experienced
Award Type
Section Award
Of Note
Invitation to present at annual meeting;
Peer nomination required
Peer nomination required
Submission Window
17 January - 27 March
Recognizing Outstanding Contributions to the Fields of Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology
The Norman L. Bowen Award and Lecture are presented annually to one or more mid-career or senior scientists in recognition of outstanding contributions to the fields of volcanology, geochemistry, and petrology. Awardees will be selected for the honor based on a single outstanding paper published in any journal, a series of papers, or any other contribution which the Bowen Awards Committee deems worthy. Special consideration is given to nominees who have not previously received an award/medal.
Honor Benefits
Recipients receive the following:
- Award and Lecture certificate
- Recognition in Eos
- Recognition at the AGU Fall Meeting during the award presentation year
- An invitation to present the Bowen Lecture at the AGU Fall Meeting during the award presentation year
About the Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology Section
The Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology Section has an interest in studying and mitigating the hazards of volcanoes and its work has a direct bearing on public safety and the preservation of life.
Eligibility
Nominee
The nominee must be:
- an active AGU member
- a mid-career or experienced senior scientist
Please note: Previous recipients of the Bowen award are not eligible to be nominated.
Nominators
Nominators must be active AGU members.
All Parties
Must be in compliance with AGU's conflict of interest and professional conduct policies.
Read AGU's Ethics Policies