Paul Gaston Receives Cottrell Scholar Award

Description

Dr. Paul Raston was named a 2019 Cottrell Scholar by the Research Corporation for Scientific Advancement. 24 Cottrell Scholars were named in 2019 and hail from all categories of universities and colleges - from large, research intensive universities to small, liberal arts colleges. As explained by the RCSA, "The Cottrell Scholar (CS) program champions the very best early career teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics and astronomy...Outstanding candidates are admitted to the ranks of Cottrell Scholars through a stringent peer-review process based on their innovative research proposals and education programs." Dr. Raston's winning proposal was named, "Laser Spectroscopic Investigation of Atmospherically Important Complexes at Ultra Low Temperature"

Web Presence

https://www.jmu.edu/news/chemistry/2019/02-13-RCSA.shtml

Involvement

Involves Staff

Date

2019

Frequency

One Time Only

Engagement Attributes

Engagement Award

End Date

2-2019

Areas of Engagement

Engaged Learning

Format

Award