2005 AWG Winifred Goldring Award
The Association for Women Geoscientists is pleased to announce the 2005 Winifred Goldring Award competition. The award, which consists of a one-year membership in both the Paleontological Society and AWG, will be presented to an outstanding female student interested in pursuing a career in paleontology. The award is named for Winifred Goldring, a pioneering woman paleontologist, who became State Paleontologist of New York State in 1939 and the first female president of the Paleontological Society in 1949.
Applicants may be either undergraduate or graduate students; the recipient must be enrolled as a student during the period of the award, and proof of student status (photocopy of student ID, current official class schedule, or transcript) is required.
To apply, the student should submit a concise, one-page statement discussing her interests in paleontology, career plans, and any pertinent extracurricular activities (e.g., research projects, educational outreach, museum volunteerism) related to the realization of her goals. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member is also required. Evaluation is not based solely on scholastic ability, but on the applicant's motivation and professional potential. There is no application form. Deadline for receipt of applications is October 1, 2005.
The award recipient will be announced at the Paleontological Society luncheon at the Geological Society of America annual meeting in Salt Lake City in October. Applicant's statement, faculty recommendation, and proof of student status should be sent to:
Dr. Joanne Kluessendorf
Weis Earth Science Museum
1478 Midway Road
Menasha, WI 54952
For information, please e-mail: jkluesse@uwc.edu.