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Award Type
Section Lectures
Of Note
Awarded biennially;
Invitation to present at annual meeting;
Peer nomination required
Invitation to present at annual meeting;
Peer nomination required
Submission Window
3 January - 27 March
Established 1989
Recognizing Significant Contributions to the Field of Aeronomy
The Marcel Nicolet Lecture is presented biennially to a space scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of aeronomy. It is named to honor the life and work of physicist and meteorologist Marcel Nicolet. The lecture is presented during AGU Fall Meeting.
The Nicolet Lecture is part of the Bowie Lecture Series established to commemorate the 50th presentation of the William Bowie medal, AGU’s highest honor.
Honor Benefits
Recipients receive the following:
- A lecture certificate
- Recognition at AGU's annual meeting during the lecture presentation year
- Recognition in Eos
- An invitation to present the Nicolet Lecture at AGU's annual meeting during the lecture presentation year
- A ticket to the Space Physics and Aeronomy section dinner at the AGU's annual meeting during the lecture presentation year
About the Space Physics and Aeronomy Section
The Space Physics and Aeronomy Section is united by its interest in the Sun, the heliosphere and the upper atmospheres and magnetospheres of solar system planets and small bodies.
Eligibility
Nominee
The nominee must be an active AGU member.
Nominators
Nominators are not required to hold an active AGU membership. Thesis/research advisors are eligible nominators.
All Parties
Must be in compliance with AGU's conflict of interest and professional conduct policies.
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