Congratulations to HAS Professor Laura Condon, 2025 Recipient of AGU's James B. Macelwane Medal

Our warmest congratulations to HAS Professor Laura E. Condon, recipient of the 2025 AGU James B. Macelwane Medal!

The James B. Macelwane Medal is given annually to three to five early career scientists in recognition of their significant contributions to Earth and space science. Nominees are selected for the medal based on their depth and breadth of research, impact, creativity as well as service, outreach, and diversity. 

This year's AGU award acknowledges the importance of Condon's continuing contributions to the field of Earth sciences. Her past research efforts have been recognized with the National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2020 and AGU's Hydrologic Sciences Early Career Award in 2021.

The Macelwane Medal was named in honor of former AGU president James B. Macelwane (1953-1956) who was renowned for his contributions to geophysics. Macelwane was also deeply interested in teaching and encouraging scientists, founding the Department of Geophysics at St. Louis University and serving as Dean of the Graduate School, along with various other roles, all while always committing to teach at least one course.

Congratulations, Laura!