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William Gilbert Award
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Gilbert Award Selection Committee

Julie A Bowles

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee


Chair
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Gary Egbert

Professor, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University, United States


Member
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Kenneth P Kodama

Lehigh University


Member
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

William Gilbert Award 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 nominations is competitive
  • Select the William Gilbert Award recipient
  • 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