Open AccessAGU International Award Recognizes Outstanding Science in Developing Countries
Author(s) -
Urrtia Jaime,
Cazenave Anny,
Brown Laurie,
Chao Ben,
Fraser Brian,
Mesa Oscar,
Muhongo Sospeter,
Perillo Gerardo M. E.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/2009eo360005
Subject(s) - excellence , outreach , political science , space science , library science , service (business) , space (punctuation) , engineering ethics , management , public relations , engineering , law , linguistics , philosophy , computer science , economics , economy , aerospace engineering
One of AGU's major programs is its honors program, which includes the Union medals and awards, fellowships, and section and focus group awards. The program seeks to recognize outstanding contributions made by AGU members and other individuals to the advancement of the Earth and space sciences; service to the community; and excellence in education, outreach, and science journalism. The International Award, the most recent addition to the Union's honors program, this year was presented for the third time, and nominations are being sought for the 2010 award. This award for international research cooperation was established to recognize an individual scientist or a small team for making an outstanding contribution to furthering the Earth and space sciences and using science for the benefit of society while laboring under adverse circumstances with limited resources in less favored nations.