Goddard Laboratory for Atmospheres Contractor Awards: Bo Wen Shen, for his outstanding scientific research using global mesoscale model to improve our understanding of physical processes associated with tropical cyclones. Can Li for his outstanding effort and achievement in enriching scientific understanding of East Asian aerosols.
The Climate and Radiation Branch awards: Richard Hansell, for his excellent and innovative investigation of longwave properties and radiative effects of dust aerosols. Carlo Wang for his excellent participation in 7-SEAS field work and outstanding performance in Asian dust research.
