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Basu United States Early Career Award for Research Excellence in Space Physics and Aeronomy Science
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Basu US Early Career Selection Committee

Alex Glocer

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center


Chair
01 January 2021 - 31 December 2025

Liliana Macotela

NORCE Norwegian Research Centre


Member
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Bala Poduval

University of New Hampshire


Member
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Bingbing Wang

University of Alabama in Huntsville


Member
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Basu United States 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 United States Early Career Award recipients.
  • Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nomination.
  • 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.