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Congratulations 2023 Section Award and Lecture Honorees!
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John Wahr Award Selection Committee
Laura M Wallace
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
Chair
John Wahr Award Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
- Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of award nominations is competitive
- Review data from award selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals
- Select the John Wahr Award 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