Three researchers from the Faculty of Arts & Science have received honours from the American Geophysical Union (AGU) for their outstanding contributions to Earth and space sciences.
Jonathan Abbatt
Jonathan Abbatt presented the Jakob Bjerkness lecture at the union’s annual conference, AGU23, an honour recognizing his work as a leader in atmospheric research at the interface of chemistry and climate. Abbatt is a professor in the Department of Chemistry whose research group consists of analytical, environmental and physical chemists who study the chemistry of processes involved in environmental change on global and local scales.
- Watch the video on the AGU website (under the "Awards & Honours" tab).
Barbara Sherwood Lollar
Barbara Sherwood Lollar presented the Carl Sagan lecture at AGU23, an honour recognizing a scientist who embodies astronomer Carl Sagan’s interest in astrobiology and science communication. Sherwood Lollar is a University Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences, cross-appointed with the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry. Her research has expanded both fundamental science and practical applications in environmental chemistry and geochemistry with profound implications for our understanding of the Earth, the chemistry of groundwater, planetary science and astrobiology.
- Watch the video on the AGU website (under the "Awards & Honours" tab).
Debra Wunch
Debra Wunch, an associate professor in the Department of Physics and a cross-appointed member of the School of the Environment, received the AGU’s Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award, which recognizes early- to mid-career researchers. Wunch’s leadership and scholarship have played a central role in enabling large space-based remote sensing efforts of greenhouse gases. She is making great strides to improve our understanding of greenhouse gases and the atmospheric and human processes that regulate their concentrations.
The American Geophysical Union is a diverse and inclusive global organization of half a million advocates and professionals in the Earth and space sciences. Its goal is to advance discovery and solution science through programs that include scholarly publishing, convening virtual and in-person events and providing career support.