SECTION AWARDS AND LECTURES
Benjamin Franklin Lecture
Not Accepting Nominations until 2025
Career Stage
Middle Career
Experienced
Award Type
Section Lectures
Of Note
Invitation to present at annual meeting;
Peer nomination required;
Presented biennially in odd-numbered years
Established 2004

Recognizing Significant Contributions to Atmospheric and Space Electricity Science

The Benjamin Franklin Lecture is presented biennially at the AGU Fall Meeting in odd-numbered years and recognizes significant contributions to atmospheric and space electricity science from mid-career or senior scientist honorees. Notable contributions can include the awardee’s accomplished and interdisciplinary research and commitment to the advancement and promotion of discovery in atmospheric and space electricity.

Benjamin Franklin, a founding father of the United States, is known for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity.

Honor Benefits
Recipients receive the following:

  • A lecture certificate
  • Recognition in Eos
  • An invitation to present at AGU's annual meeting during the lecture presentation year
  • Ticket to the Atmospheric and Space Electricity ticketed event at AGU's annual meeting during the lecture presentation year

About the Atmospheric and Space Electricity Section

This section is responsible for fostering atmospheric and space electricity science within AGU. It is also charged with building interdisciplinary interaction and educating AGU members about the nature and importance of problems and issues in atmospheric and space electricity.

Eligibility

Nominee
The nominee must be an active AGU member.
Nominators
Members of the general public can submit nominations for the Benjamin Franklin Lecture.
All Parties
Must be in compliance with AGU's conflict of interest and professional conduct policies.
Read AGU's Ethics Policies