Award

Robert Etheridge Jr Medal (2015 - )

Association of Australasian Palaeontologists

From
2015
Functions
Award and Palaeontology
Alternative Names
  • Etheridge Medal (Also known as)
Website
https://www.gsa.org.au/Public/Public/Specialist_Groups/AAP_subpages/AAP_Awards.aspx#:~:text=The%20Robert%20Etheridge%20Jr%20Medal,by%20the%20AAP%20Executive%20Committee.&text=Only%20members%20of%20AAP%20are%20eligible%20for%20this%20award.

Summary

The Robert Etheridge Jnr Medal was established in 2015 by the Australasian Association of Palaeontologists, and first awarded in 2016. It is the Association's lifetime achievement award and recognises exemplary and outstanding contributions to Australasian palaeontology by a member of the Association. Criteria for the award relate to publications, research communication (including to the general public), and contributions to student education. The Medal is usually awarded annually. Robert Etheridge was a noted palaeontologist and for 25 years was Curator (later Director) of the Australian Museum.

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  • Gehling, Jim; and Kruse, Pierre, 'Robert Etheridge Jr Medal [awarded to Bruce Runnegar]', TAG: the Australian geologist, 180 (2016), 36-8. Details

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