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Asst. Prof. Adames-Corraliza receives 2018 James R. Holton Award at AGU conference

January 1, 2019
The award is given annually in recognition of outstanding scientific research and accomplishments of early career scientists.| Short Read

Climate & Space Asst. Prof. Ángel Adames-Corraliza was presented with the American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2018 James R. Holton Award during a ceremony at the organization’s Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Established in 2004, the James R. Holton Award is given annually to one honoree in recognition of outstanding scientific research and accomplishments by early-career scientists who are no more than three years past the award of their Ph.D. degree. The award is named in honor of past AGU Revelle medalist, James R. Holton – an outstanding atmospheric scientist, educator, and mentor.

Congratulations, Prof. Adames-Corraliza!

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