UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
Harry H. Hess Medal
Now Accepting Nominations!
Submit a Nomination

Hess Medal Selection Committee

Taras Gerya

ETH Zurich Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich


Chair
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Alan Aitken

University of Western Australia


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Madison Myers

Montana State University


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Megan Eve Newcombe

University of Maryland College Park


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

David A Williams

Arizona State University


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Hess Medal Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from Hess Medal 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 Hess Medal nominations are competitive
  • Select the Hess medalists
  • 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