The Lawson Award was established by Professor Emeritus of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Merlin Lawson, to recognize outstanding faculty contributions to the department. Department practice has been to award this to honor achievements in teaching and mentoring.
- Fall 2023: Lynne Elkins
- Fall 2022: Caroline Burberry
- Fall 2021: Dawn Kopacz
- Fall 2020: Mindi Searls
- Fall 2019: Matthew Van Den Broeke
- Fall 2018: Caroline Burberry
- Fall 2017: Adam Houston
- Fall 2016: David Watkins
- Fall 2015: David Harwood
- Fall 2014: Caroline Burberry
- Fall 2013: John Gates
- Fall 2012: Mark Anderson
Funded by Our Alumni
Faculty and student awards are generously funded by our alumni. We are grateful for their support!