Each year the Northern Ohio Geological Society (NOGS) recognizes one outstanding graduating college student in the geosciences for their academic achievements and contributions to the geoscience community.  This year, NOGS has chosen senior EEPS student, Colleen Laird for the John F. Hall Senior Award.  The award will be presented at the April meeting and banquet of NOGS.  The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences proudly congratulates Ms. Laird for receiving this award.