Hydrology

ROBERT E. HORTON MEDAL COMMITTEE

Committee members

Name

Institution

Committee Role

Nandita Basu

University of Waterloo

Committee Chair

Michael Dettinger

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Member

Manuela Girotto

University of California, Berkeley

Member

Li Li

Pennsylvania State University

Member

Vimal Mishra

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Member

Binayak Mohanty

Texas A&M University College Station

Member

Nick Van De Giesen

Delft University of Technology

Member

Committee charge

The committee is charged with selecting the recipient of the Robert E. Horton Medal. Committee members will abide by AGU’s Honors 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 Horton Medal Committee will promote excellence and transparency, allowing broad input and recognition beyond disciplinary awards, promoting diversity and equity so that the Horton Medal is sufficiently representative of underrepresented groups.
Hydrology

Key duties

The Horton Medal Committee supports the following initiatives and duties. Their work is completed primarily through the online submission and review system, and by teleconference and email.
  • 1
    Review data from Horton Medal selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals.
  • 2
    Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of AGU Horton Medal nominations are competitive.
  • 3
    Select the Horton medalists.
  • 4
    Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nominations.
  • 5
    Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes.
  • 6
    Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process.
  • 7
    Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements.
  • 8
    Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ recognition programs.