Middle Career
Experienced
Recognizing Excellence in Planetary Exploration
The Eugene Shoemaker Lecture is presented annually and recognizes excellence in planetary exploration. This lecture honors the life and work of planetary scientist and geologist, Eugene Merle Shoemaker.
The Shoemaker Lecture is also a part of the Bowie Lecture Series, established in 1989 to commemorate the 50th presentation of the William Bowie medal, AGU's highest honor. The Bowie medal is named in honor of AGU's first president and Shoemaker is a past recipient of the Bowie medal.
The lecture is presented at the Planetary Sciences section reception at the AGU's annual meeting.
- A lecture certificate
- Recognition in Eos
- Recognition at AGU's annual meeting during the lecture presentation year
- Meeting registration the year the lecture is presented
- An invitation to present the Shoemaker Lecture at the AGU's annual meeting during the lecture presentation year
- Ticket to the Planetary Sciences section reception at the AGU's annual meeting during the lecture presentation year
About the Planetary Sciences Section
AGU’s Planetary Sciences Section encompasses basic research into the nature of planets and how they work, as well as the planning and implementation of space missions for exploration and discovery.