April 24, 2018
Geoscience awards are based on research projects that demonstrate scholarship, creativity, and thoroughness within the broad area of geoscience. Recipients received an award certificate and a check.
Junior Division
Recipient: Lucia A Santoro-Velez
School: Jefferson Middle School, Albuquerque, NM
Teacher/Sponsor: Suzy Dunnum
Title: The Protective Role of Marshlands in a Storm Surge
Senior Division
Recipient: Lillian K Petersen
School: Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NM
Teacher/Sponsor: Katie Tauxe
Title: Predicting Food Shortages in Africa from Satellite Imagery
(See more detail about this exceptional student who won multiple awards for her work on this project)