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Dorothy LaLonde Stout Education Lecture

Information on the Lecture

This award is named for Dorothy LaLonde Stout to recognize her extraordinary life-long contributions to Earth science education.  Dorothy LaLonde Stout was a dedicated parent, revered educator, exemplary leader, and respected scientist, and her contributions to the geoscience education community were wide and varied. The Dorothy Stout Lecture recognizes significant contributions in Earth and space science education and public outreach. The lecture is presented annually and recognizes an individual or team who has made outstanding contributions in the area of Earth and/or space sciences PreK - 16+ education and/or public outreach. If the honoree is an individual, s/he/they will be within 10 years of receiving his/her/their PhD. or highest equivalent terminal degree. If the honor is given to a team, the team leader must be within 10 years of receiving his/her/their PhD. or highest equivalent terminal degree.

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Lecturer Benefits

AGU is proud to recognize our section honorees. Recipients of the Lecture will receive the following benefits with the honor
  • 1
    Recognition at AGU Fall Meeting
  • 2
    Invitation to present at Fall Meeting
  • 3
    Complimentary ticket to the Education Section business meeting at the AGU Fall Meeting
  • 4
    Lecture certificate and plaque
  • 5
    Recognition in Eos
  • 6
    Recognition in Education Newsletter

Eligibility

To better understand eligibility for nominators, supporters and committee members, review AGU’s Honors Conflict of Interest Policy.

  • The nominee is not required to be an active AGU member.
  • The nominee must be within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D. or highest terminal degree.
  • The following individuals are not eligible to be candidates for the award during their terms of service:
    • AGU President;
    • AGU President-elect;
    • Council Leadership Team members;
    • Honors and Recognition Committee members;
    • Education Section Leadership;
    • Dorothy LaLonde Stout Lecture Committee members; and
    • All full-time AGU staff

  • Nominators are required to hold an active AGU membership. Please contact AGU Member Services to ensure your membership is current and up-to-date.
  • The following individuals are not eligible to be nominators for the award during their terms of service:
    • AGU President;
    • AGU President-elect;
    • Council Leadership Team members;
    • Honors and Recognition Committee members;
    • Education Section Leadership;
    • Dorothy LaLonde Stout Lecture Committee members; and
    • All full-time AGU staff.

  • Individuals who write letters of support for the nominee are not required to be active AGU members.
  • The following individuals are not eligible to be supporters for the award during their terms of service:
    • AGU President;
    • AGU President-elect;
    • Council Leadership Team members;
    • Honors and Recognition Committee members;
    • Education Section Leadership;
    • Dorothy LaLonde Stout Lecture Committee members; and
    • All full-time AGU staff.

The following relationships need to be identified and communicated to the Award Committee but will not disqualify individuals from participating in the nomination or committee review process. These apply to committee members, nominators, and supporters:

  • Current dean, departmental chair, supervisor, supervisee, laboratory director, an individual with whom one has a current business or financial relationship (e.g., business partner, employer, employee);
  • Research collaborator or co-author within the last three years; and/or
  • An individual working at the same institution or having accepted a position at the same institution.

Individuals with the following relationships are disqualified from participating in the award nomination process as a nominator or supporter:

  • Family member, spouse, or partner.

Nomination package

Your nomination package must contain the following files, which should be no more than two pages in length per document:

  • A nomination letter that states how the nominee meets the selection criteria.
  • A curriculum vitae for the nominee.
  • A selected bibliography stating the total number, the types of publications and the number published by AGU.

Please review the Honors and Recognition Committee's guidance on how to submit a successful nomination prior to beginning your nomination.

Nominations must be submitted through the online platform by 12 April 2023 at 11:59 PM, ET. Nominations submitted after the deadline or outside of the online submission platform will not be accepted.

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Recipients

Katherine Ryker

2023

Christy C. Visaggi

2022

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Honors Contacts

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Rosa Maymi

Director, Engagement and Membership

202-777-7322 | [email protected]

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Leah Bland

Manager, Honors

202-777-7389 | [email protected]

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Hannah Hoffman

Program Manager, Fellows

[email protected]