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HISASHI KUNO AWARD COMMITTEE
Committee Members
Anja Schmidt
Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IPA), German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Committee Charge
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Key Duties
The Hisashi Kuno 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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1Review data from award selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals
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2Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of award nominations are competitive
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3Select the Kuno Award recipients
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4Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nominations
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5Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes
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6Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process
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7Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements
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8Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ recognition programs