Science and Technology Medals

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The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal
The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal

The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal is presented to individuals on the basis of outstanding contributions to the understanding of the structure or behavior of the atmosphere.

The Hydrologic Sciences Medal

The Hydrologic Sciences Medal is granted to researchers who make outstanding contributions to scientific knowledge in hydrology, hydrometeorology, and/or hydroclimatology, including interactions between the land surface and the atmosphere. It represents the highest award the Society can bestow upon an individual in the hydrologic sciences. The award is in the form of a medallion.

The Henry Stommel Research Medal
The Henry Stommel Research Medal

The Henry Stommel Research Medal is granted to researchers in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of the understanding of the dynamics and physics of the ocean.

The Verner E. Suomi Technology Medal
The Verner E. Suomi Technology Medal

The Verner E. Suomi Technology Medal is granted to individuals in recognition of highly significant technological achievement in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.

The Sverdrup Gold Medal
The Sverdrup Gold Medal

The Sverdrup Gold Medal is granted to researchers who make outstanding contributions to the scientific knowledge of interactions between the oceans and the atmosphere.

The Jule G. Charney Medal
The Jule G. Charney Medal

The Jule G. Charney Medal is granted to individuals in recognition of highly significant research or development achievement in the atmospheric or hydrologic sciences.

The Warren Washington Research and Leadership Medal
The Warren Washington Research and Leadership Medal

The Warren Washington Research and Leadership Medal is presented to individuals who are recognized for the combination of highly significant research and distinguished scientific leadership in the atmospheric and related sciences.