SIAM Activity Group on Geosciences Early Career Prize

Established in 2008, the SIAM Activity Group on Geosciences Early Career Prize is awarded to an individual in their early career for research contributions to the solution of mathematical and computational problems in the geosciences.

Prize Description

The SIAM Activity Group on Geosciences Early Career Prize (SIAG/GS Early Career Prize) is awarded every two years to one individual in their early career in the field of geosciences for distinguished contributions to the field in the three calendar years prior to the award year.

 

Read the full prize specifications.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate’s work must contain significant research contributions to the field of geosciences. One key paper must be cited as evidencing the contributions, though a body of papers may be discussed in the nomination. The qualifying key paper must have been published in English in a peer-reviewed journal within the three calendar years preceding the award year. Either the candidate must be a graduate student or the key paper must have been published no more than three years after the candidate received their Ph.D. The committee may consider exceptions to the three-years-from Ph.D. rule, for career interruptions or delays occurring, e.g., for child bearing, child rearing, or elder care.

For the 2027 award, the paper must have been published between the dates of January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026. The candidate must have been awarded their Ph.D. no earlier than 2021.

Required Materials

  • Nominator’s letter of recommendation for candidate
  • Candidate's CV
  • Bibliographic citation for candidate’s key contributing paper
  • Two or three letters of support from experts in the field

About the Award

The SIAG/GS Early Career Prize includes a certificate containing the citation. As part of the award, the recipient will be invited to give a brief plenary talk at the conference. SIAM will reimburse the recipient for reasonable travel expenses incurred in giving the talk.

Learn more about the past recipients and selection committees.

Award Date

 The prize will next be awarded in 2025 at the SIAM Conference on Mathematical and Computational Issues in the Geosciences.

Award Presentation

The Chair of the SIAM Activity Group on Geosciences and the Chair of the Prize Committee will announce the award at the SIAM Conference on Mathematical and Computational Issues in the Geosciences and present the award to the recipient. An announcement of the award will appear in SIAM News, and on the activity group's website and newsletter.

Prize Selection Committee

Chair
Son-Young Yi, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO

Members
Kirk Jordan, IBM CORPORATION
Noemi Petra, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED
Mario Putti, UNIVERSITY OF PADUA
Carol Woodward, LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LAB