Two EGU Awards & Medals for Utrecht geoscientists
Tjalling de Haas and Marc Bierkens awarded
Today, the European Geosciences Union (EGU) announced the recipients of the . This year two Utrecht geoscientists were awarded: Tjalling de Haas and Marc Bierkens.
Arne Richter Award for Outstanding Early Career Scientists
Tjalling de Haas wins the . This award (formerly Outstanding Young Scientist Awards) recognises scientific achievements in any field of the geosciences made by an Early Career Scientist. In 2011 the EGU Council renamed these awards in honour of Arne Richter, a former Executive Secretary of the EGU, for his continual efforts to promote Early Career Scientists.
Henry Darcy Medal
Marc Bierkens wins the . This medal was established by the Hydrological Sciences Division in recognition of the scientific achievements of Henry Darcy. It is awarded to individuals in recognition of their outstanding scientific contributions in water resources research and water resources engineering and management.