SECTION AWARDS AND LECTURES
Walter Langbein Lecture
Nomination Are Closed For 2025.

Langbein Lecture Selection Committee

James J Butler

Kansas Geological Survey


Chair
01 January 2025 - 01 January 2027

Hoori Ajami

University of California Riverside


Member
01 January 2025 - 01 January 2027

Shemin Ge

University of Colorado Boulder


Member
01 January 2024 - 01 January 2027

Ciaran J Harman

Johns Hopkins University


Member
01 January 2024 - 01 January 2027

Jennifer M Jacobs

University of New Hampshire Main Campus


Member
01 January 2025 - 01 January 2027

Langbein 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 are competitive
  • Select the Langbein lecturers
  • 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