Awards

1996, from the Geological Society of America "for outstanding achievement in contributing to geologic knowledge through original research that marks a major advance in the earth sciences."

2005, from the U.S. National Science Foundation "for having achieved not only groundbreaking results in research, but for their strong teaching and mentoring skills and major educational contributions."

1997, "the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their organization."