![up-close look at water](/-/media/Feature/Common/Agu/Images/Horizontal/AGU-stock-water-swell-1314x400.jpg?h=876&iar=0&w=1314&hash=0ED8DFA39C6E01633551A7D6040EF158)
MAURICE EWING MEDAL COMMITTEE
Committee members
Name |
Institution |
Committee Role |
Thomas Drake |
US Navy |
Committee Chair |
Kristine DeLong |
Louisiana State University |
Member |
Steven Emerson |
University of Washington School of Oceanography |
Member |
Raffaele Ferrari |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Member |
Jess Hillman |
GNS Science |
Member |
Appy Sluijs |
Utrecht University |
Member |
Committee charge
![Circular sea ice known as "pncake" floes in the Arctic.](/-/media/Feature/Common/Agu/Images/Horizontal/AGU-sea-ice-pancake-floes-ocean-arctic.jpg?h=450&iar=0&w=675&hash=953CF625EE98925F8175220B84A4F9CF)
Key duties
-
1Review data from Falkenberg Award selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals.
-
2Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of AGU Falkenberg Award nominations are competitive.
-
3Select the Charles S. Falkenberg Award recipients.
-
4Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nominations.
-
5Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes.
-
6Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process.
-
7Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements
-
8Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ recognition programs.