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Paul G. Silver Award for Outstanding Scientific Service
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Paul G. Silver Award Selection Committee

Rachel E Abercrombie

Boston University


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2026

Lisa Clare McNeill

University of Southampton


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2026

Laura M Wallace

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2026

Olivia Byrd

American Geophysical Union


Staff Partner

Paul G. Silver Award for Outstanding Scientific Service 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 and lecture nominations is competitive
  • Select the Global Environmental Change Awards and Lectures 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