Congratulations to Jan Newton and Fritz Stahr for their 2022 MTS awards
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Lockheed Martin Award for Ocean Science and Engineering: Presented to an individual who has demonstrated the highest degree of technical accomplishment in the field of marine science, engineering, or technology.
Recipient – Dr. Jan Newton, Executive Director, Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems (NANOOS), Senior Principal Oceanographer and Affiliate Professor, University of Washington
- Dr. Newton has made significant contributions to the design and development of sustained ocean observing, data analysis and forecasting. She led the coordination between IOOS, NOAA and the shellfish growers to research and mitigate ocean acidification that nearly devastated a $5 billion dollar industry within the United States. Dr. Newton is globally recognized as an expert in this field and is a co-founder and co-chair of the Global Ocean Acidification Network.
MTS Fellow: Since 1975, the title of MTS Fellow has been awarded to MTS members who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the Society’s objectives and who have distinguished themselves in their fields.
Recipient – Dr. Fritz Stahr, Affiliate Professor, University of Washington
- Dr. Stahr is a long-standing MTS member who service as MTS Puget Sound Section Chair and now as Treasurer for the Section has been instrumental in maintaining an active and vibrant section. He also served as Chair for OCEANS 2019 Seattle and as regional coordinator for the MATE ROV competition the past 15 years. As an affiliate professor at the School of Oceanology, University of Washington, Dr. Stahr has inspired countless students to pursue a career in ocean sciences and technology.
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