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Cesare Emiliani Lecture
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Cesare Emiliani Lecture Selection Committee

Jessica Leigh Oster

Vanderbilt University


Chair
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Lesleigh Anderson

USGS Central Region Offices Denver


Member
01 January 2023 - 01 January 2027

Aaron E Putnam


Member
01 January 2023 - 01 January 2027

Patrick A Rafter

University of South Florida, College of Marine Science


Member
01 January 2025 - 01 January 2027

Cesare Emiliani Lecture Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from honors 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 lecture nominations is competitive
  • Select the Emiliani Lecture recipients
  • 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