Dr. Rajiv Nigam (Former Chief Scientist, CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India), has been selected as 2022 recipient of J.A. Cushman Award for Excellence in Foraminiferal Research.
- This award, the highest honor the Cushman Foundation, recognizes Dr. Nigam’s outstanding lifetime contributions to the field of foraminifera research.
- The award will be presented at the Cushman Reception at the 2022 Geological Society of America meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA, from October 9-12-2022.
- The Joseph A. Cushman Award was established in 1979 by USA based Cushman foundation for foraminiferal Research to honor researchers who have made outstanding contributions in the field of foraminiferology.
What is Foraminifera ?
- Foraminifera are single-celled organisms that are found in most marine environments, from the intertidal zone to the deep ocean.
- Foraminifera have a geological range from the earliest Cambrian to the present day.
- Despite being single-celled, microscopic organisms, Foraminifera species are characterized by the presence of shells known as tests.
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