Recognizing Middle Career Scientists for Significant Interdisciplinary Contributions to Understanding the Evolution of Planets

The Louise H. Kellogg Mid- Career Medal is given annually to one mid-career scientist in recognition of their significant interdisciplinary contributions to understanding the evolution of planets. Nominees are selected for the award based on the depth and breadth of research, impact, creativity, as well as their contributions to service, outreach, diversity, and mentoring.

Recipients of this medal typically conduct research in Geomagnetism, Paleomagnetism and Electromagnetism, Mineral and Rock Physics, Planetary Sciences, Seismology, Study of Earth’s Deep Interior, Tectonophysics or Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology.

The medal is named in honor of Louise Kellogg, who was an exceptional mentor to many scientists and approached her research with profound respect for the diverse disciplines that contribute to our understanding of deep Earth chemistry and processes.

Recipients receive the following:

An engraved medal
Induction into the AGU College of Fellows (if the honoree has been an AGU member for three consecutive years and is not already a Fellow with exceptions allowed in cases of financial hardship as determined by AGU)
Recognition at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
Two tickets to attend the Honors Reception at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded

Evaluation Criteria

A successful nomination package will address the following areas:

Nominees are evaluated based on the depth and breadth of research, impact, creativity, as well as their contributions to service, outreach, diversity, and mentoring.