We are pleased to announce that Dr Catherine Rio from LMD/IPSL, France, has been awarded the WCRP/WWRP International Prize for Model Development 2015.
The Prize Committee, consisting of representatives from WCRP, WWRP and WGNE was greatly impressed by her strong profile and the high quality of her contribution to model development.
In making the selection, the Committee considered a range of criteria, including the importance of the contribution in the field, but also the community impact and supporting statements by referees. The Committee was faced with the very difficult task to make a selection from truly outstanding nominations and is thankful to all nominees, proposers and seconders for the numerous and high quality applications received.
The WCRP and WWRP have established the Prize in recognition of the essential role model development plays in weather and climate science. The prize is awarded annually for an outstanding contribution to model development by an early- to mid-career researcher. It comprises a certificate signed by the Chairs of the WCRP JSC and WWRP SSC as well as funding for the recipient to present the results of his/her research at a major relevant conference or meeting of his/her choice.