UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
Excellence in Earth and Space Science Education Award
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Excellence In Earth And Space Science Education Selection Committee

Vincent C H Tong

Northumbria University Newcastle


Chair
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Claudio Faccenna

Roma TRE University


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Sujata Goswami

Oak Ridge National Laboratory - DAAC


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Johan Alexander Huisman

Forschungszentrum Julich GmbH


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Emma Marcucci

Space Telescope Science Institute


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Excellence in Earth and Space Science Education Award Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from Education Award selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals
  • Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of AGU Education Award nominations is competitive
  • Select the Education Award recipients
  • Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nominations
  • Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes
  • Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process
  • Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements
  • Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ recognition programs