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Sunanda and Santimay Basu (International) Early Career Award in Sun-Earth Systems Science
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Basu International Early Career Award Selection Committee

Maria Virginia Alves

National Institute for Space Research


Chair
01 January 2023 -

Anil Bhardwaj

Physical Research Laboratory Ahmedabad India


Chair
01 January 2019 - 31 December 2025

Preeti Bhaneja

Organization Not Listed


Member
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Zama Thobeka Katamzi-Joseph

South African National Space Agency


Member
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Astrid I Maute

CU/CIRES NOAA/SWPC


Member
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Leonardo Regoli

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory


Member
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Basu International Early Career Award Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from award selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals
  • Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of award nominations is competitive
  • Select the Basu International Early Career Award recipient
  • Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nominations
  • Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes
  • Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process
  • Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements
  • Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ recognition programs