Mary Nichols (left), chair of the California Air Resources Board, presents the board’s Haagen Smit Award to Andrea M. Hricko, professor of preventive medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Photo/Jon Nalick

Officials for the California Air Resources Board awarded presented the board’s Haagen Smit Award to Andrea M. Hricko, professor of preventive medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, on May 31. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions toward improving air quality through their lifetime commitment, perseverance, leadership and innovation in the areas of research, environmental policy, science technology, public education or community service.