WALTER SCOTT HOUSTON AWARD of the North East Region of the
Astronomical League (NERAL)

In Recognition of her Distinguished Legacy of creative work in Astronomy Education
as an Astronomy Professor at Central Connecticut State University,
her Contributions to the Youth Astronomy Movement including the Harry Potter Starfinder, 
her inspiring Course on “Women’s Contributions to Stellar and Galactic Astronomy,”
as well as her Youth Programs given at the Stellafane Conventions since 1994,
her Accomplishments as an Author of popular level Science Books such as “Cosmology 101”
and “Stephen Hawking: A Biography”,  
her years of Service to the AAVSO as a Council Member and Curriculum Advisor,
and lastly her continued generous Service to the Astronomical League 
as a volunteer Assistant Editor of “The Reflector” publication, 
we hereby present this award to

Dr. Kristine Larsen