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SPARC AWARD 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 nominations are competitive
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3Select the SPARC 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
Committee members
Name |
Institution |
Committee Role |
Toshi Nishimura | Boston University |
Committee Chair |
Muhammad Fraz Bashir | University of California Los Angeles | Member |
Mark Cheung | Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory | Member |
Rosa Maymi |
AGU |
Staff Partner; Director, Engagement and Membership |
Brendon Kim |
AGU |
Staff Partner; Program Coordinator, Section Awards and Lectures |