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Paul A. Witherspoon Lecture
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Paul A. Witherspoon Lecture Selection Committee

Patrick M Reed

Cornell University


Chair
01 January 2022 - 31 December 2024

Jens T Birkholzer

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory


Member
01 January 2024 - 01 January 2027

Adrian Adam Harpold

University of Nevada, Reno


Member
01 January 2024 - 01 January 2027

Ilja H.J. van Meerveld

University of Zurich


Member
01 January 2023 - 01 January 2026

Veronica L Morales

University of California Davis


Member
01 January 2022 - 31 December 2024

Witherspoon 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 is competitive
  • Select the Witherspoon lecturers
  • 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