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Nininger Meteorite Award Application Deadline Extended to Feb 13

The Center for Meteorite Studies at Arizona State University is pleased to announce the application opportunity for the 2015 Nininger Meteorite Award for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing research in meteoritical sciences.

The Nininger Meteorite Award recognizes outstanding student achievement in the meteoritical sciences as embodied by an original research paper.

The 2015 Nininger Meteorite Award application deadline has been extended to February 13, 2016. Applicants must be the first, but not sole, author of the paper and must be studying at an educational institution in the United States.  Papers must cover original research conducted by the student and must have been written, submitted, or published between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. 

The Nininger Award recipient receives $1,000 and an engraved plaque commemorating the honor.

Further information about the Nininger Award and application instructions are located here.