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Dear Colleague, Do you know someone in geoscience community who has actively contributed to more open and data driven science and education? Or perhaps someone who has been helpful to you and other members of the Unidata community? Such a person might be someone who tirelessly volunteers to assist others, or a contributor to a software package widely used in the community, or provides and encourages open access to data. I write to you today as chair of the Unidata Users’ Committee as we seek nominations for the Russell L. DeSouza Award. This award is generally given out annually to a member of our community "whose energy, expertise, and active service to the geosciences contribute in a way that is consistent with or furthers the Unidata Program’s mission." The honorees of this award personify the Unidata ideal of an inclusive community that promotes the sharing of data, software and ideas through computing and networking technology. I ask that you think about individuals within your department or colleagues who fit this description. I also note that while direct involvement in the Unidata community is one avenue by which such a contribution may be made, the distinguishing ethos of awardees is their contribution and dedication to accessible and reproducible science and education in the geosciences. Additionally, I would also ask that you please share this announcement with anyone who might know of a worthy nominee. A nomination for the Russell L. DeSouza Award for Outstanding Community Service does not require significant effort, and the award serves to honor those who often do not receive recognition of their substantive service to the community. The nomination form will require contact information for the nominator, the nominee, and a form response to explain why the nominee should be considered for the award. To nominate someone for the award, please use the nomination form. Nominations must be received no later than 20 March 2020 to be considered for this year's honor. The Unidata Users Committee will review the nominations and select the recipient, who will be invited to receive the award at the Fall 2020 Users Committee meeting in Boulder, Colorado. The individual will be asked to give a presentation focusing on their experience as it relates to service to the Unidata and geoscience community through the sharing of data, software or ideas. For additional information about the DeSouza Award and list of previous recipients, please visit the award website, which can be found at the following link: DeSouza Award Regards, Kevin Goebbert, Valparaiso University Chair, Unidata Users Committee -- Kevin Goebbert, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Meteorology Kallay-Christopher Hall, 201-F 1809 Chapel Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 464-5517 fax: (219) 548-7738 https://kevingoebbert.youcanbook.me/
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