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Norman L. Bowen Award and Lecture
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Bowen Award Selection Committee

Julia E Hammer

University of Hawaii at Manoa


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2027

Christian Huber

Brown University


Member
01 January 2020 - 31 December 2025

Edward D Young

University of California Los Angeles


Member
01 January 2020 - 31 December 2025

Bowen 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 Bowen Award and Lecture 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.