Ardis H. Nier, 1921–2009

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Ardis Hovland Nier died on December 16, 2009. Ardis was a great friend of the Meteoritical Society and endowed its Nier Prize in celebration of the remarkable contributions of Alfred Nier to meteorite research. She very much enjoyed meeting many interesting and friendly people at the society's meetings. She was by nature curious, intelligent, and good spirited, and she tried to find humor and optimism in whatever situation or condition she faced throughout her 88 years.

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