VCRLTER investigator Matt Kirwan has received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology. Matt received his NSF CAREER award in 2017 from the Geomorphology and Land-use Dynamics Program and is on the faculty of the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences. For details see: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-announces-recipients-presidential-early-career-award-scientists-engineers/