Lucie Green & Louise Harra recognised at the 2014 Sir Arthur Clarke awards

Hearty congratulations to Lucie Green and Louise Harra (UCL Mullard Space Science Lab) on each receiving an award at the 2014 British Interplanetary Society’s Sir Arthur Clarke Awards. In recognition of notable or outstanding achievements in, or contributions to, all space activities, the “Arthurs” have been presented annually since 2005.

The commendations are listed below, and we’re delighted that two UK solar physicists have been recognised for their outstanding work in promoting solar science.

 

Space Achievement – Academic Study/Research – Prof Louise Harra, MSSL, UCL

Professor Harra has been a leading figure in the UK and international exploitation of the Japanese Hinode Satellite. She has both coordinated and encouraged many of the 900 publications that have arisen from the mission and also made very significant personal contributions to the exciting science. Moreover, while Hinode continues to operate and remains highly productive Professor Harra has gone on to be science lead and UK Co-I of a major instrument (EUI – the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager) on the ESA Solar Orbiter Mission.

 

Space Achievement – Education and Outreach – Dr Lucie Green, Dept of Space & Climate Physics, MSSL, UCL

Lucie is an outstanding ambassador for UK space science through all her public engagement work. She presents and is guest speaker on BBC TV and Radio 4, and has extensively used research as an enrichment activity to school curriculum science. Lucie has expanded MSSL’s outreach programme to give over 7000 people each year direct contact with scientists and engineers through activities tailored for school students, teachers, adult learners and the general public. Her recent highlights included hosting a visit by the Minister of State David Willetts, attending the G8 Science Meeting closing dinner and a dinner at Buckingham Palace to discuss UK scientific research.

http://www.bis-space.com/2014/10/10/13706/sir-arthur-clarke-awards-2014-winners