As a 2019 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Hydrology Section Fellow, Dr. Beth Parker was asked to reflect on the events that have lead to the person she is today, not only to inform the hydrology community but to inspire early career scientists to understand the different paths that a Fellow may take. Starting from an early appreciation for water and soil quality fueled by growing up on a dairy and cash-crop farm, Dr. Parker describes the value of field-based teaching and interdisciplinary work, and her career experience in both industry and academia. Read Dr. Parker’s article here.
The AGU will present and pay tribute to the 2019 Union Awardees, Fellows, Medalists and Prizes recipients tonight, at the AGU Fall Meeting, Honors Ceremony in San Francisco. The ceremony is open to the public and will be followed by a champagne reception.
Read the full December 2019 AGU Hydrology Section newsletter here to learn more about this year’s Hydrology Section Fellows, Awardees and Medalists.