University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) Professor Ginny Catania and Research Professor Laura Wallace have been named fellows of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). This is the organization’s highest honor and recognizes scientists who have made exceptional contributions to Earth and space science through a breakthrough, discovery, or innovation in their field. Former UTIG Distinguished… Continue Reading UTIG Researchers Receive Prestigious AGU Awards
Scientific Ocean Drilling: UT Researcher Wins Prestigious Prize for Work on Mass Extinctions
From plate tectonics to the dinosaur extinction, scientific ocean drilling has led to major discoveries about our planet’s history and evolution. Now, the field has a new rising star in Chris Lowery, a researcher at The University of Texas at Austin, who was named the 2024 Asahiko Taira International Scientific Ocean Drilling Research Prize recipient… Continue Reading Scientific Ocean Drilling: UT Researcher Wins Prestigious Prize for Work on Mass Extinctions