Congratulations to Professor Manabu Shiraiwa who was awarded the American Geophyscial Union (AGU) Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award. The Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award is presented annually and recognizes excellence in research and leadership in the atmospheric and climate sciences from honorees between 8 and 20 years of receiving their Ph.D. Established in 2012, this award is given to four exceptional, mid-career scientists who are affiliated with AGU’s Atmospheric Sciences section or sub-section.