Willi Dansgaard Award

Basic Information

Dr. Willi Dansgaard (1922-2011) was a pioneer and one of the most noted scientists in paleoclimate. He was widely recognized as the father of modern-day water isotope studies, including discoveries of abrupt climate change events in the Greenland ice cores.

The goal of the Dansgaard Award is to recognize significant contributions in the PP focus group within 8 to 20 years post-degree, including, for example, the awardee’s research impact, innovative interdisciplinary work, educational accomplishments (mentoring), societal impact, or other relevant contributions, and to acknowledge that the awardee shows exceptional promise for continued leadership in paleoceanography or paleoclimatology.

CITATION/SCOPE STATEMENT

For significant contributions in the PP focus group within 8 to 20 years post-degree, including, for example, the awardee’s research impact, innovative interdisciplinary work, educational accomplishments (mentoring), societal impact, or other relevant contributions, and to acknowledge that the awardee shows exceptional promise for continued leadership in paleoceanography or paleoclimatology.

AWARD INCLUDES

• Award certificate
• Announcement in Eos
• Invited presentation in the general PP contributions session at the AGU Fall Meeting during the award presentation year
• Recognition at the AGU Fall Meeting during the award presentation year
• Complimentary AGU Fall Meeting Registration during the award presentation year

FREQUENCY: Presented annually.

CAREER LEVEL: Mid-Career

Nomination Process and Requirements

NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT(S)

• Active AGU membership is required
• Primary or secondary Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology focus group member
• Within 8 to 20 years post-Ph.D. degree (or highest equivalent terminal degree) prior to 1 January of the year of the award presentation
• Review AGU Conflict of Interest policy for ineligible nominees

NOMINATOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT(S)

• Active AGU membership is required
• Review AGU Conflict of Interest policy for ineligible relationships

SUPPORTER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT(S)

• Active AGU membership is not a requirement
• Review AGU Conflict of Interest policy for ineligible relationships

NOMINATION PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS

*EACH DOCUMENT SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES IN LENGTH AND THE ENTIRE NOMINATION PACKAGE SHOULD BE MERGED INTO ONE PDF FILE*

• Nomination letter – preferably on letterhead with the author’s signature – stating how the nominee meets the selection criteria (not to exceed two pages). We suggest that the nominator share details about the nominee’s major advance(s) or demonstrative potential to have sustained impact to their respective scientific discipline(s) overall (e.g., research, education, mentoring, outreach, etc.) for the benefit of society;
• Nominee’s curriculum vitae;
• Nominee’s selected bibliography, which should begin by briefly stating the candidate’s total number and types of publications and specifying the number published in AGU publications (not to exceed two pages);
• At least one but no more than three additional letters of support – preferably on letterhead briefly stating the candidate’s total number and types of publications and specifying the number published in AGU publications (not to exceed two pages); diverse supporters (i.e., individuals who are not currently/recently associated with the nominee’s institution) are strongly recommended; and
• Up to three (3) published or in-press manuscripts that illustrate the candidate’s outstanding contributions

DEADLINE: 15 April 2018

Submission

NOMINATION SUBMISSIONS

The nomination system is now closed. Nominations will be available for submission on 15 January 2018. Should you have any questions, please contact the AGU Honors Team for assistance.

Award Committee

CHAIR

Julie Cole, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA

MEMBERS

Petra Dekens, San Francisco State University San Francisco, California, USA

Ann Holbourn, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany

Jerry McManus, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, Palisades, New York, USA

Adina Paytan, University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Brad Rosenheim, University of South Florida, Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA

STAFF LIAISONS

Beth Paredes

Antonio Covington

AGU’s Honors Program aligns with AGU’s mission, vision, core values and strategic plan. The goal of the PP Dansgaard Award is to recognize significant contributions in the PP focus group within 8 to 20 years post-degree, including, for example, the awardee’s research impact, innovative interdisciplinary work, educational accomplishments (mentoring), societal impact, or other relevant contributions, and to acknowledge that the awardee shows exceptional promise for continued leadership in paleoceanography or paleoclimatology.

COMMITTEE CHARGE

The committee is charged with selecting the recipient(s) of the Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology Dansgaard Award. Committee members will abide by the AGU Conflict of Interest policy, program policies, procedures and guidelines set by the Union. In partnership with the Honors and Recognition Committee and staff, the committee works to ensure that the program is superior in all respects, recognizes all constituents, and fosters a global network of individuals in the Earth and space sciences who epitomize excellence and cooperation in research, education and outreach. The members of the Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology Dansgaard Award Committee will promote excellence and transparency, allowing broad input and recognition beyond disciplinary awards, promoting diversity and commitment to equity so that the honor is sufficiently representative of underrepresented groups.

TIMELINE AND COMMITMENT

Award committee members and chairs serve a two year commitment. The work of this committee is done primarily through the online submission and review system, by telephone conference calls and email. Below is the 2017 award year work plan timeline:

Past Recipients

• 2017 Hubertus Fischer
• 2016 Jerry McManus
• 2015 Adina Paytan