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Carl Sagan Lecture Committee
Committee Members
Name |
Institution |
Committee Role |
Elise Pendall |
University of Western Sydney |
Committee Chair |
Emily Elliott |
University of Pittsburgh |
Committee Member |
Clarice Perryman |
Earlham College |
Committee Member |
Sean Schaeffer |
University of Tennessee |
Committee Member |
Christopher Still |
Oregon State University |
Committee Member |
Lisa Welp |
Purdue University |
Committee Member |
AGU |
Staff Partner; Director, Affiliation, Engagement, and Membership |
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AGU |
Staff Partner; Program Specialist, Section Awards and Lectures |
Committee Charge
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Key Duties
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1Review data from honors 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 lecture nominations are competitive.
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3Select the Sagan lecturers.
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4Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nomination.
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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.