Sean C.
Solomon
Associate Director for Earth Systems Science, Earth Institute; Director, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory; and William B. Ransford Professor of Earth and Planetary Science, Department of Earth and Env
Columbia University
2012
Earth & Environment
For creative approaches and outstanding contributions to understanding the internal structure and evolution of the Earth, the Moon, and other terrestrial planets, and for his leadership and inspiration of new generations of scientists.
Award presented by President Barack Obama at a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on November 20, 2014.