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Congratulations to Prof. Don Baker of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences! Professor Baker was presented with the Career Achievement Award of the Volcanology and Igneous Petrology Division of the Geological Association of Canada (GAC) in recognition of his lifetime scientific contributions in the field of volcanology and/or igneous petrology.

Professor Baker investigates volcanic processes by performing experiments and computer simulations. Working with geologists, physicists, chemists, and engineers, he applies what has been learned in the lab to field studies of volcanoes, such as Mount Etna (shown here). The goal of his research is to better understand volcanic processes and improve the ability to forecast volcanic eruptions. Professor Baker was presented the award on May 25, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario at the Joint Assembly of the American Geophysical Union, Geological Association of Canada, Mineralogical Association of Canada, Canadian Geophysical Union, and International Association of Hydrologists.