Kim Cobb and Alberto Saal elected as AGU Fellows

By Mae Jackson

Professors Kim Cobb and Alberto Saal have been elected as American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Fellows. They join 53 other individuals in the 2023 Class of Fellows. AGU, the world's largest Earth and space sciences association, annually recognizes a select number of individuals for its highest honors. Since 1962, the AGU Union Fellows Committee has selected less than 0.1% of members as new Fellows.

Both Cobb and Sall were selected because of their outstanding scientific achievements, contributions to furthering scientific advancement, and exemplary leadership. They also embody AGU’s vision of a thriving, sustainable, and equitable future powered by discovery, innovation, and action. Equally important is that they conduct themselves with integrity, respect, and collaboration while creating deep engagement in education, diversity, and outreach.

Kim Cobb joined Brown in 2022 as a Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, and as the Director of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES). In her climate research, Kim Cobb uses observations of past and present climate to advance our understanding of future climate change impacts, with a focus on climate extremes and coastal flood hazards.

Alberto Saal joined Brown in 2003, and focuses his research on determining the origin, scale, composition, and evolution of the heterogeneity in the Earth's and Moon's mantles using isotope, major, trace, and volatile element geochemistry.

AGU will formally recognize this year’s recipients at AGU23, which will convene more than 25,000 attendees from over 100 countries in San Francisco and online everywhere on 11-15 December 2023. The annual Honors Reception is a chance for AGU’s community to recognize the outstanding work of our colleagues and be inspired by their accomplishments and stories.

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