New Voices member, Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, has received the 2020 Joanne Simpson Medal from the American Geophysical Union. The medal is given annually to mid-career honorees in recognition of their significant contributions to Earth and space science.
This medal is named in honor of Joanne Simpson, who was the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in meteorology and during her career made fundamental contributions to modern research on tropical clouds and hurricanes. The medal recognizes exceptional mid-career scientists who have made transformative scientific advances or breakthrough in the Earth and space sciences, have demonstrated strong leadership, and provided outstanding service to science and society. Medalists are selected by the Joanne Simpson Medal Committee.