SECTION AWARDS AND LECTURES
Walter Langbein Lecture
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Langbein Lecture Selection Committee

Kamini Singha

Colorado School of Mines


Chair
01 January 2024 - 01 January 2025

Ty P.A. Ferre

University of Arizona


Member
01 January 2024 - 01 January 2027

Huilin Gao

Texas A&M University College Station


Member
01 January 2022 - 31 December 2024

Marcelo H Garcia

Univ Illinois Urbana Champaign


Member
01 January 2022 - 31 December 2024

Ciaran J Harman

Johns Hopkins University


Member
01 January 2024 - 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