The American Geophysical Union (AGU) has selected its 2017 class of medalists, awardees, and prize recipients. Among the honorees are those scientists, who have been active in IAMAS for many years.

2017 Ambassador Award

Robert A. Duce (USA)
Former President of IAMAS (1995-1999)
IUGG Fellow

The Ambassador Award is given annually to up to five honorees in recognition of “outstanding　contributions to one or more of the　following area(s): societal impact, service to the Earth and space community, scientific leadership, and promotion of talent/career pool.”

He was given the award “for exceptional contributions to the understanding of global biogeochemical cycles and providing crucial leadership to the atmospheric and oceanic sciences community.”

2017 Yoram J. Kaufman Unselfish Cooperation in Research Award  (Atmospheric Science Section)

Teruyuki Nakajima (Japan)
Secretary General of IAMAS

The Atmospheric Sciences Section of the American Geophysical Union established the Yoram J. Kaufman Unselfish Cooperation in Research Award in 2009. This award is named in honor of Yoram J. Kaufman, an outstanding atmospheric scientist, mentor, and creator of international collaborations who worked on atmospheric aerosols and their influence on the Earth’s climate for his entire 30-year career.

He is awarded for his achievement of atmospheric radiation science and climate change research.

The honorees will be recognized during the Honors Tribute at the 2017 AGU Fall Meeting, which will take place on Wednesday, 13 December 2017, in New Orleans. Congratulations on the Awards!