31. MetNet was among the missions proposed at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly in April 2016. 32. In 1942, he won the Penrose Medal, the highest award given in the geosciences . 33. RESESS is a summer internship program dedicated to increasing the diversity of students entering the geosciences . 34. Nine RESESS alumni are working in private industry, five of which are in the geosciences . 35. Over the years the site developed in a main center for astronomy, physics and geosciences . 36. He received the William Christian Krumbein Medal in 2008 from the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences . 37. He was the President of the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences ( 2012-2016 ). 38. He received the William Christian Krumbein Medal in 2004 from the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences . 39. He is remembered for his application of quantitative physical-mechanical and physicochemical techniques to geosciences . 40. Norman told The Associated Press on the sidelines of an international geosciences conference and exhibition in Manama.