The Executive Committee of the American
Geosciences Institute (AGI) is proud to announce that Dr. Peter Scholle has
been awarded the AGI Medal in memory of Ian Campbell honoring his contributions
to the geoscientific community. When measured against the career of medal's
namesake, Scholle's colleagues lauded his accomplishments and underscored his
leadership both as a scientist and educator.
Scholle has conducted research on carbonate sedimentology
and petroleum geology in nearly 30 countries and has written, coauthored, or
edited eight books, more than 250 papers and abstracts, and 28 CD-ROMs and
other computer or audio visual products. His distinguished career has
specialized in studies on the deposition, diagenesis and hydrocarbon potential
of deep-water carbonates as well as the ongoing synthesis of current knowledge
on burial diagenesis of carbonate rocks in general. According to one supporter
of his nomination, "Peter's scientific accomplishments are the envy of
many... It is, however, the two major books he has edited and co-written on
carbonate rocks and published by AAPG that lie on the desk of just about every
carbonate geologist in the world that have made him a household name in
sedimentary geology."
The scientific communities within the geosciences,
specifically SEPM, AGI, AAPG and AASG are indebted to his service. It is with
sincere congratulations that the American Geosciences Institute awards Dr.
Peter Scholle with a medal recognizing a career dedicated to geoscience research
and leadership.
The Ian Campbell Medal is given in recognition of
singular performance in and contribution to the profession of geology.
Candidates are measured against the distinguished career of Ian Campbell, whose
service to the profession touched virtually every facet of the geosciences.
Campbell was a most uncommon man of remarkable accomplishment and widespread
influence. In his career as a geologist, educator, administrator, and public
servant, he was noted for his candor and integrity. The title of the award was
changed for the 2009 award to add "for Superlative Service to the
Geosciences" in order to emphasize the importance of service shown by the
recipient.
[reprinted from the AGI news release]
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