Keiiti Aki Early Career Award Committee
Committee Members
Committee Charge
The committee is charged with selecting the recipients of Keiiti Aki Early Career Award. Committee members will abide by AGU’s Conflict of Interest Policy, program policies, procedures and guidelines set by AGU. In partnership with the Honors and Recognition Committee and staff, the committee works to ensure that the program is superior in all respects, recognizes all constituents, and fosters a global network of individuals in the Earth and space sciences who epitomize excellence and cooperation in research, education, and outreach. The members of the Keiiti Aki Early Career Award Committee will promote excellence and transparency, allowing broad input and recognition beyond disciplinary awards, promoting diversity and equity so that the award is sufficiently representative of underrepresented groups
Key Duties
The Keiiti Aki Early Career Award Committee supports the following initiatives and duties and serves a two-year term. Their work is completed primarily through the online submission and review system, and by teleconference and email.
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1Select the Keiiti Aki Early Career Award recipient
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2Review data from award selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals
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3Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of award nominations is competitive
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4Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nomination
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5Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ recognition programs
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6Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes
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7Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements
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8Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process