Professor Zong-Liang Yang Elected an AGU Fellow
December 15, 2025
We’re delighted to share that Professor Zong-Liang Yang has been elected as a 2025 Fellow of the American Geophysical Union, one of the highest honors in Earth and space sciences. This distinction is awarded to less than 0.1% of AGU members each year and recognizes individuals whose work has made exceptional, lasting contributions to the field.
Professor Yang’s groundbreaking research, leadership, and impact across climate and land-surface modeling have earned him a place among this remarkable cohort. We’re proud to celebrate this achievement with you and invite you to read more about his work and this well-deserved honor.
Read more about Professor Yang’s work and the AGU honor.
Jackson School Graduate Students Recognized as Top Teaching Assistants
We’re proud to share that two Jackson School doctoral students—Sophia Bautista and Jackie Epperson—were recognized this summer with the National Association of Geoscience Teachers’ Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. This national honor highlights TAs who go above and beyond in supporting student learning, and Sophia and Jackie exemplify that commitment every day in the classroom and the field. Their passion for teaching, mentorship, and helping students grow is an inspiration to our community.
