UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
William Kaula Award
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William Kaula Award Selection Committee

Carol D Frost

University of Wyoming


Chair
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Alessandra Giannini

Ecole Normale Superieure


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Robert Pincus

Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Toste S Tanhua

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

William Kaula Award Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from Kaula 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 Kaula Award nominations are competitive
  • Select the Kaula 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