5 August 2008
Susan Solomon of CSD has been selected as one of two recipients of the 2008 John Scott Award. This award recognizes men and women who have contributed in outstanding ways to the "comfort, welfare, and happiness" of mankind. The award for Susan specifically mentions her discoveries regarding the cause of the Antarctic ozone hole. Dr. Solomon has also received the American Geological Institute's (AGI) 2008 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Understanding of the Geosciences. This award highlights Susan's work on stratospheric ozone, her role on the International Panel on Climate Change, and her book on Captain Robert Falcon Scott's fatal Antarctic expedition.
Background: The John Scott Award ceremony will take place November 21 in Philadelphia, PA. Others who have received this award, which has been in existence since 1834, include Mme. Curie, Thomas Edison, Jonas Salk, and Glenn Seaborg. The American Geological Institute award ceremony will take place October 7 in Houston, Texas.
Significance: These prestigious awards are recognition of Susan's preeminent scientific discoveries and achievements in climate and ozone-layer research. Her work contributes to NOAA's cross-cutting goals of exercising international leadership, ensuring sound, state-of-the-art research, and promoting environmental literacy.