SECTION AWARDS AND LECTURES
Dorothy LaLonde Stout Education Lecture
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Career Stage
Early Career
Award Type
Section Lectures
Of Note
Invitation to present at annual meeting;
Peer nomination required
Submission Window
17 January - 27 March
Established 2021

Recognizing Contributions to Earth and Space Science Education and Public Outreach

This award is named for Dorothy LaLonde Stout to recognize her extraordinary life-long contributions to Earth science education. Dorothy LaLonde Stout was a dedicated parent, revered educator, exemplary leader, and respected scientist, and her contributions to the geoscience education community were wide and varied. The Dorothy Stout Lecture recognizes significant contributions in Earth and space science education and public outreach.

The lecture is presented annually and recognizes an individual or team who has made outstanding contributions in the area of Earth and/or space sciences PreK - 16+ education and/or public outreach.

Honor Benefits
Recipients receive the following:

  • Recognition at AGU's annual meeting
  • Invitation to present at AGU's annual meeting
  • Ticket to the Education Section business meeting at AGU's annual meeting
  • Lecture certificate and plaque
  • Recognition in Education Newsletter

About The Education Section

The Education Section was established to provide a transdisciplinary home and voice for educators and education researchers, enhancing connectivity across all of the Earth and space sciences by providing educational expertise, scholarship, and partnership development with other organizations and the public. It catalyzes and shapes Earth and space science education activities to develop a diverse Earth and space science talent pool, improve global scientific literacy, and increase access to scholarship and collaboration in Earth and space education research and practice.

Eligibility

Nominee
The nominee must be an early-career scientist within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D. OR a team of scientists whose team leader is an early-career scientist within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D.

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Nominators
Nominators must be active AGU members.
All Parties
Must be in compliance with AGU's conflict of interest and professional conduct policies.
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