MARGINS Student Prize
AGU Fall Meeting, 2008

Congratulations to all those that entered the MARGINS Student Prize, AGU Fall Meeting, 2008. 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

Talks Winner

	Name and School:	Andy Frassetto, University of Arizona
	Title of Abstract:	Seismic character of the crust and upper mantle beneath the Sierra Nevada [PPT 32.2MB]
	Student's Comment:	"Thank you for this honor! It's energizing to be recognized by a community as diverse and respected as MARGINS. I look forward to actively pursuing future MARGINS related research. "
	From the Judges:	"Andy presented important and interesting data and provided a clear and believable interpretation. A strong presentation. I really enjoyed the talk."
	Co-Authors:	H Gilbert, G Zandt, T J Owens, C Jones

Poster Winner

	Name and School:	Justin Brown, Stanford University
	Title of Abstract:	Comparing Observations of Low Frequency Earthquakes From Tremor at Three Subduction Zones [PDF 17.4 MB]
	Student's Comment:	" It is a true honor to receive this award from an outstanding community of earth scientists. A special thanks goes to NSF and MARGINS for showcasing student research at AGU. I look forward to continuing my research on MARGINS related initiatives."
	From the Judges:	"Justin presented state of the art work. The research is conclusive and high quality. Very well spoken concerning his research and his work has significant impact."
	Co-Authors:	G C Beroza, S Ide, D R Shelly, H Kao, S Y Schwartz

Honorable Mentions

	Name and School:	Mike Krawczynski, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
	Title of Abstract:	Magma processing in the lower crust as recorded in mafic inclusions from Mt. Shasta, CA
	Student's Comment:	"Thank you very much for the consideration of my research for this award. I am happy to be considered among the top of the diverse and competitive field that MARGINS supports. I look forward to doing more subduction related research in my career."
	From the Judges:	"Clear, effective delivery. Well backed up conclusion of great importance to Subfac geoscientists. Fantastic Talk."
	Co-Authors:	T L Grove

	Name and School:	Lepolt Linkimer, The University of Arizona
	Title of Abstract:	Vp/Vs Ratio and Depth to Moho and the Subducting Cocos Slab across Northern Costa Rica estimated from Receiver Function Analysis [PDF 37.2MB]
	Student's Comment:	"Thank you for this recognition. I hope the MARGINS program continues to benefit and recognize Costa Rican students as well as students from all the Focus Site regions."
	From the Judges:	"Lepolt has done an outstanding job in analyzing and error-checking. He clearly had a state-of-the-art understanding of the subject matter. A very strong contribution."
	Co-Authors:	S Beck, S Schwartz, G Zandt, V Levin

	Name and School:	Linda Chernak, Brown University
	Title of Abstract:	Experimental Constraints on the Strength of Antigorite Deformed at High Temperature and Pressure [PDF 4.1MB]
	Student's Comment:	"I am honored that my research has been recognized by MARGINS. I have really enjoyed getting to know the MARGINS community and look forward to future research that contributes to the goals of the MARGINS program."
	From the Judges:	"Very clear presentation of an interesting mineralogical/rheological issue. Poster nicely started with big picture motivation and was laid out clearly. Excellent work, well designed and executed."
	Co-Authors:	G Hirth

	Name and School:	Laurel Childress, North Carolina State University
	Title of Abstract:	Use of Carbon and Nitrogen Stable Isotopes to Study Late Pleistocene to Holocene Environmental Change in the Waipaoa Sedimentary System, New Zealand
	Student's Comment:	"I am deeply grateful to have been recognized by the MARGINS program. Thank you to all members of the MARGINS office and community, who make it possible for me and other students to participate in this important research."
	From the Judges:	"Well laid out, logical poster. Presentation was very clear, student was engaged and knowledgeable. Effective presentation."
	Co-Authors:	E L Leithold, N E Blair, B R Brulet