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OCEAN SCIENCES HONORS COMMITTEE
Committee charge
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Key duties
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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 and lecture nominations is competitive
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3Select the Ocean Sciences Awards and Lectures recipient
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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
Committee Members
Name |
Institution |
Committee Role |
Robert Anderson | Columbia University |
Committee Chair |
Carol Arnosti | University of Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Member |
Kendra Daly | University of South Florida Tampa |
Member |
Steven D'Hondt | University of Rhode Island |
Member |
Charles Nittrouer | University of Washington Seattle |
Member |
Clare Reimers | Oregon State University |
Member |
Janet Sprintall | University of California San Diego |
Member |
Rosa Maymi |
AGU |
Staff Partner; Director, Engagement, and Membership |
Brendon Kim |
AGU |
Staff Partner; Program Coordinator, Section Awards and Lectures |