Professor Rong Fu, Director of JIFRESSE, has been selected to receive the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Biometeorology “for elucidating the critical role of tropical biosphere feedback mechanisms, exceptional mentorship of underrepresented groups in science, and extraordinary service to scientific societies and policymakers.” The formal presentation of the award will occur in conjunction with the 102nd AMS Annual Meeting scheduled to be held January 23-27, 2022 in Houston, Texas.