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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2010-17
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CONTENTS
1) AWG BRUNTON AWARD
2) AWG EVENTS AT GSA
Breakfast & Awards Ceremony
Lunchtime Discussion: Issues Facing Women Chairs, Deans, and Other Academic
Leaders
3) THE 2012 PROJECT AT THE AGU FALL MEETING
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AT AGU!
4) MEMBER NEWS: VICKI J. COWART TO RECEIVE 2010 IAN CAMPBELL MEDAL
5) AGI ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2011 AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EARTH SCIENCE
TEACHING
6) AGI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PROGRAM MONTHLY REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 2010
7) CONTACT INFORMATION
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1) AWG BRUNTON AWARD
Application Deadline is November 15!
The AWG Brunton Award promotes the future of field mapping and data acquisition for the upcoming generation of women geoscientists. The award will go to a female geoscience student at the senior level or beginning their graduate studies who has been a summer intern, excelled at field camp, or performed field data collection that leads to a senior or graduate thesis.
General Information
The award is an engraved Brunton transit with stand and engraved plaque.
A one-year membership is sponsored by AWG.
Criteria and Procedures
Requirements:
Contribution of a senior thesis, graduate thesis, dissertation, summer internship, field camp or other type of project in which field work is an essential component.
Future plans to continue in the geosciences, with fieldwork as an integral part of her graduate degree or career.
Project results, quality of work, and capabilities of applicant that promote the fundamental value and need for field based studies within the profession.
Application:
Cover letter
Description of research project, internship, field camp experience, or summer field experience including a sample of work, which may include a report, map, photos, and/or model based on collected data (not to exceed 4 pages).
Statement of future interests and career goals as related to field work and/or resume
Letter of recommendation from the primary field mentor
Selection Committee
The selection committee consists of at least three AWG members with varied and significant field experience, who want to maintain an interest in field data acquisition methodologies among geoscience students – our future professional geoscientists.
Applications should be sent to: Association for Women Geoscientists
Attn. Brunton Award
12000 N. Washington St. Suite 285
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2) AWG EVENTS AT GSA – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Please join us at the GSA - AWG Breakfast & Awards Ceremony
Denver Convention Center
Four Seasons Ballroom 1
Monday Nov. 1st
6:30AM - 8:30AM
Professionals $30
Students $15
Stop by Booth #311 for the latest AWG updates and activities!
We announce the annual AWG informal lunchtime discussion on Issues Facing Women Chairs, Deans, and Other Academic Leaders that will be held during at GSA.
Denver Convention Center, Room 608
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, 12:15-1:15
Sandwiches will be provided.
The topic this year: Transitions and stages for chairs and academic leaders: How to successfully transition into, as well as out of leader positions
- You may be ready to transition into a new chair position.
- You aren’t transitioning yet, but you will be in the near future.
- You are ready to transition out (or already have moved out) of a chair/leader position.
This discussion is open to all who are interested.
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3) THE 2012 PROJECT AT THE AGU FALL MEETING
A year of opportunity for Women:
Increasing the number of female scientists in legislative office
Bring a friend and join us for a panel discussion with scientists, like you, who serve as elected officials. These women will describe their motivation, experiences, and answer any questions you may have. The 2012 Project is a national, non-partisan campaign whose goal is to increase the number of women in legislative office by identifying and engaging accomplished women from underrepresented fields and industries, including the sciences. The discussion will be a luncheon event, free and open to all AGU Fall Meeting attendees.
See www.agu.org/meetings/fm10/outreach for more information, or contact Elizabeth Landau (elandau@agu.org )
ªªª CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AT AGU! ªªª
Going to AGU (San Francisco, Dec. 14-17) this year?
Can you spare an hour or two to help promote our organization?
We need volunteers for the always popular AWG booth!
Please contact Angela Hessler (AngelaHessler@chevron.com ). She will arrange time slots with volunteers after the AGU schedule comes out.
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4) MEMBER NEWS: VICKI J. COWART TO RECEIVE 2010 IAN CAMPBELL MEDAL
Vicki J. Cowart has been named the 29th recipient of the Medal in honor of Ian Campbell for Superlative Service to the Geosciences. Cowart will be presented this prestigious award at the Geological Society of America Presidential Address Ceremony in Denver, Colorado on October 30, 2010.
Cowart earned a B.S. in physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a M.S. in geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines. After receiving her degrees she spent 16 years in the petroleum industry. First she worked as an exploration geophysicist for Mobil (now ExxonMobil) then an exploration manager for ARCO and finally as a technical sales and operations manager for Schlumberger Ltd. After working in industry, she served as the Colorado State Geologist from 1993-2003 where she was instrumental in establishing the Survey’s geologic mapping program and secured funding from the state legislature for both the survey and its Avalanche Information Center. Currently, Cowart is the President and CEO for Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.
In addition to the Ian Campbell Medal, Cowart has received many awards and distinctions including the Colorado School of Mines’ Distinguished Achievement Medal, the AIPG John T. Galey, Sr. Memorial Public Service Award, the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Distinguished Public Service to the Earth Sciences Award, the Association for Women Geoscientists Distinguished Service Award, and the Colorado Citizens’ Leadership Excellence Award.
Throughout her career, Cowart has served in many leadership roles within the geoscience community. She helped found the Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) where she served as its first National President and was critical in the development of the AWG Foundation. During her tenure as Colorado State Geologist, Cowart was active in the Association of American State Geologists (AASG), served as Treasurer, Vice President, and President of that organization, and continues as an Honorary Member. Cowart is also a member of the Colorado School of Mines Board of Trustees.
AGI feels that Cowart’s longtime work in the geosciences and dedication to organizations such as AASG and AWG combined with her leadership roles make her extremely deserving of the Medal in honor of Ian Campbell for Superlative Service to the Geosciences.
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5) AGI ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2011 AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EARTH SCIENCE TEACHING
Does someone you know teach earth science to students between kindergarten and eighth grade? Do they excel in their teaching through leadership and innovation, bringing new ideas and approaches to teaching about our planet? If so, they may be eligible for the Edward C. Roy Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Given annually, this award recognizes one classroom teacher nationwide for their leadership and innovation in earth science education.
The winner will receive a prize of $2,500 and an additional grant of $1,000 to enable the recipient to attend the 2011 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Annual Conference in San Francisco, California March 10-13. To be eligible, applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2011.
The award is named in honor of Dr. Edward C. Roy, Jr., who was a strong and dedicated supporter of earth science education. He served as President of AGI, chaired the AGI Education Advisory Committee, and received both the Ian Campbell Medal and the Heroy Distinguished Service award. In addition, he served as the Gertrude and Walter Pyron Distinguished Professor of Geology at Trinity University, as Dean of the Division of Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering, and as Vice President for Academic Affairs. Roy was also appointed Chair of the Texas Earth Science Task Force by the Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency.
To learn more about competition requirements, application procedures, and deadlines, visit http://www.agiweb.org/education/awards/ed-roy/ .
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6) AGI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PROGRAM MONTHLY REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 2010
This monthly review goes out to the leadership of AGI's member societies, members of the AGI Government Affairs Advisory Committee, and other interested geoscientists as part of a continuing effort to improve communications between GAP and the geoscience community. The current monthly review and archived monthly reviews are all available online. Subscribe to receive the Government Affairs Monthly Review by email.
***Administration News and Updates***
***Congressional News and Updates***
***Federal Agency News and Updates***
***Other News and Updates***
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7) CONTACT INFORMATION
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