MARGINS Student Prize
AGU Fall Meeting, 2006

Congratulations to all those that entered the MARGINS Student Prize, AGU Fall Meeting, 2006. Of all the quality entries, this page recognizes those that were most highly rated by the judges. Many of the outstanding presentations are available to download via the links from this page.

The MARGINS Prize accepts international entries from any student who can establish a topical link between their research and a stated aim of a MARGINS Program Initiative. To date, winners and honorable mentions have come from both the U.S. and abroad and have gone to around the same number of male and female entrants, and poster and oral presentations.

Thank you to the Judges and the students who entered, whose efforts allow the MARGINS Student Prize to take place. We are also grateful to AGU for their cooperation and assistance with logistics before, during and after the meeting.

The MARGINS Office

Winner

	Name and School:	Rebecca Bell, University of Southampton
	Title of Abstract:	Structural evolution of the Western Gulf of Corinth, Greece: A stratigraphic analysis of early phase continental rifting [PDF 15MB]
	Student's Comment:	"I am thrilled to have been awarded the MARGINS student award first prize! It is very encouraging to know my research is of interest to MARGINS related scientists and I am honoured to have been recognised, given the high standard of student talks. This award has certainly inspired me to continue my work in this field."
	From the Judges:	"Very well presented talk on seismic stratigraphy in Gulf of Corinth. Excellent graphics- Clear presentation. Clear & logical conclusions drawn from multidisciplinary and complex evidence. Outstanding presentation."
	Co-Authors:	Lisa McNeill, Jon Bull, Tim Henstock

Honorable Mentions

	Name and School:	Aaron Bever, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
	Title of Abstract:	Sediment dispersal in modern and mid-Holocene basins: implications for shoreline progradation and sediment bypassing, Poverty Bay, New Zealand [JPG1 1.2MB] [JPG2 740KB]
	Student's Comment:	"Awesome. I am glad others found this research interesting and hope to further contribute to the MARGINS S2S objective."
	From the Judges:	"Very good clear explanation, excellent eye contact & body language. Answered questions very well. Outstanding presentation."
	Co-Authors:	Courtney K. Harris, Jesse McNinch

	Name and School:	Tom Fedenczuk, University of Hawaii
	Title of Abstract:	Quantitative Characterization of Topographical Features in Digital Elevation Models (DEM) and Bathymetry Data [PDF 984KB]
	Student's Comment:	"Thank you for this recognition. I would also like to thank NSF MARGINS and the Maui High Performance Computing Center (www.mhpcc.hpc.mil) for funding the application of this quantification algorithm, and for parallel computing resources."
	From the Judges:	"Excellent visual aids; computer screen visualization. Calculations of yield strength seemed interesting and applicable to a lot of situations . Very knowledgeable"
	Co-Authors:	P. Fryer, J. Escartin, A. Harris

	Name and School:	Aya Shimizu, University of Tokyo
	Title of Abstract:	Involvement of pore water in the Izu-Ogasawara subduction process: Evidence from argon isotope ratio [JPG 1.1MB]
	Student's Comment:	"Amongst so many excellent entries, I am honored to be chosen as an honorable mention. Thanks so much to all of my wonderful teachers and colleagues, and the entire MARGINS community."
	From the Judges:	"Presented in logical order, with good data and sound conclusions. Answered questions very well for despite the linguistic barrier. Important work for determining the flux of volatiles from subducting slabs. Worthy of honorable mention."
	Co-Authors:	H. Sumino, K. Nagao, K. Notsu, N. Hirano, S. Machida, T. Ishii

	Name and School:	David Shelly, Stanford University
	Title of Abstract:	Low Frequency Earthquake Swarms and Non-Volcanic Tremor under Shikoku, Japan [PDF 5.5MB]
	Student's Comment:	"Thanks for the honor - I look forward to participating in MARGINS in the future."
	From the Judges:	"Very well presented. Interesting work. Worthy of prize."
	Co-Authors:	Gregory C. Beroza, Satoshi Ide