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Outstanding Graduate Paper Award 2026 – M. Colin Marvin
Paper: “Microtextural analyses of detrital zircon for paleoenvironmental interpretations of metasedimentary rocks” in Geology in 2025 https://doi.org/10.1130/G53712.1 Paper Summary by Mathieu Lapôtre This paper is novel and innovative, scientifically robust, solves an important and pressing need in sedimentary research, and it has implications that transcend its own scope. Earth’s sedimentary record begins in the Paleoarchean,…
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Mid-Career Award 2026 – Dr. Junran “Jimmy” Li
A Biographical Sketch By Jeffrey A. Lee Junran “Jimmy” Li grew up in Hubei, the “Province of a Thousand Lakes,” in southern China. He developed a deep love for nature from an early age. While many other children were busy studying math and English, he spent much of his free time outside school watching birds…
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ISAR Distinguished Career Award 2026 – Dr Richard Reynolds
A Biographical Sketch by Giles Wiggs Dr Richard Reynolds gained his undergraduate degree in Geological Sciences (Cum Laude) at Princeton University in 1968, followed by a Masters degree (1970) and PhD (1975) at the University of Colorado. His PhD focused on mapping and interpreting the geology of the Yellowstone region and his work significantly contributed…
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ISAR Travel Funding for ICAR XII
ISAR funding for travel to the upcoming International Conference on Aeolian Research (https://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/events/icar2026/index.html). If you have any questions, please contact admin@aeolianresearch.com. Details: Priorities:
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Professor Joanna Bullard (1969-2025)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of friend, colleague, and mentor Professor Joanna Elizabeth Bullard, an esteemed scholar of Physical Geography at Loughborough University, who died peacefully on 27 October 2025 at the age of 56 after a short illness. Jo’s academic journey began at the University of Edinburgh, where she…
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New ISAR sponsorship events
Planning an aeolian science-related event? ISAR members can request financial or other support through our exclusive Sponsorship Events Page. Application Details: All requests will be considered, with a typical review process of up to 3 months. Shorter timelines may be accommodated if needed. Take advantage of this opportunity to secure support and elevate ISAR’s presence…
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ISAR Student Representative Position
We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate student in good academic standing to join the board as an honorary student board member. The selected candidate will actively participate in board meetings, offering valuable insights and representing the interests of the student body. In addition to providing a student perspective, the role will involve assisting with…
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Congratulations to Professor Yaping Shao, ISAR Distinguished Career Awardee 2025
A Biographical Sketch of Yaping Shao By Martina Klose, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology For his exceptional achievements in aeolian research, his outstanding guidance and mentorship in educating the next generations of aeolian researchers, including myself, and his exemplary work attitude and dedication, Yaping has been awarded the ISAR Distinguished Career Award. Yaping has been internationally…
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Register your interest for ICAR 2026
The International Conference on Aeolian Research (ICAR XII) will take place from 13 – 17 July 2026 in Swakopmund, Namibia. To register your interest and find out more information, click the button below to be redirected to the conference website.
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Congratulations to Prof Tom Gill, ISAR Distinguished Career Awardee 2024
Tom Gill at Lordsburg Playa A Biographical Sketch of Tom GillBy Jeffrey A. Lee, Texas Tech University Thomas E. Gill was born in 1961 and grew up in Walnut Creek, California, near San Francisco.Both of his parents were artists and trips for his father’s hobby of landscape painting led Tom toa love of geomorphology starting…
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ISAR Distinguished Career Award 2024: Call for Nominations
The ISAR Distinguished Career Award Sub-Committee invites nominations for the 2024 award with a deadline for receipt of applications of 6 September 2024. This award is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the aeolian community through their research, communication, mentoring and development over their careers. Nominations of individuals from underrepresented groups are…