UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
Asahiko Taira International Scientific Ocean Drilling Research Prize
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Taira Prize Selection Committee

Brandon Dugan

Colorado School of Mines


Chair
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Rosalind M. Coggon

University of Southampton


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Shuoshuo Han

University of Texas at Austin


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Robert M Mckay

Victoria University of Wellington


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Beth Orcutt

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Ursula Roehl

University of Bremen


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Yusuke Yokoyama

University of Tokyo


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Taira Prize Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from Taira Prize 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 AGU Taira Prize nominations are competitive
  • Select the Taira Prize 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