Author Archives: Bill Bellon
You and Me and the Trees
First article of a series featuring Early Career Scientists
Continue readingIAMAS Early Career Medal Nomination
The IAMAS Awards Committee seeks nominations for the IAMAS as well as the IUGG Early Career Medal, to be awarded at the July 2019 Assembly in Montreal Canada. Below are the nomination procedures for the IAMAS Early Career Medal, which requires a brief (less than 2 page) account of the achievements of the nominated scientist, details of their involvement with IAMAS, a list of their major publications and an assessment of their potential.
Continue readingCall for Nominations for the Paul J. Crutzen award for Early Career Scientists – 2018
We are pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the Paul J. Crutzen award for Early Career Scientists of iCACGP, one of IAMAS Commissions.
This award is granted for an outstanding research contribution in atmospheric sciences by an early career scientist. The purpose of the award is to promote scientific innovation in atmospheric sciences for the protection of the environment.
Continue readingUNI-MET a new grouping of Italian Associations
IAMAS SG Office is pleased to introduce the article from Italy.
Continue readingIAMAS Info-Email No. 9 February 2018
IAMAS Info-Email No. 9 has been released!
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest IAMAS Info-email No. 9. Please forward this newsletter to those who will benefit from the information.
Continue readingSeason’s Greetings from IAMAS
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.
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John Turner, Joyce Penner, Laura Gallardo Klenner
SG Office:
Terry Nakajima, Steve Ackerman
Yoshi Sasaki, Nozomi Tomizawa, Miyuki Miyazaki
Photo by Nozomi
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IAMAS Resolution on Earth Observation
At the IAMAS Scientific Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa during August 2017 the IAMAS Executive Committee approved the following resolution regarding the need for continuation and enhancement of Earth Observation systems to monitor the atmosphere, ocean and other elements of the Earth system.
We would be grateful if you could forward this resolution to relevant organizations and individuals concerned with Earth observation and related activities.
Continue readingThe Cape Town Scientific Assembly
Over 27 August – 1 September 2017 almost 1,000 scientists attended the IAPSO-IAMAS-IAGA assembly in Cape Town, with 36% coming from IAMAS. IAMAS led 11 joint symposia and also organised 15 IAMAS-only sessions.
Continue reading2017 AGU Award from IAMAS members
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!