ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is proud to announce that Dr. Sandra J. Carlson, distinguished paleontologist and Professor Emerita in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Davis, has been named the 2026 recipient of the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI. This award is given in recognition of exceptional and beneficial long-term service to the Institute. Dr. Carlson’s impact has spanned governance leadership, financial stewardship, program development, and deep commitment to the geoscience community.
