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Devendra Lal Memorial Medal
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Devendra Lal Memorial Medal Selection Committee

Alejandro Tejedor

University of Zaragoza


Chair
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Michele L Cooke

University of Massachusetts Amherst


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Andrew Green

University of KwaZulu-Natal


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Di Long

Tsinghua University


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Melany Ruiz-Urigüen

Universidad San Francisco de Quito


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

S K Satheesh

Indian Institute of Science


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Yiqun Yu

Beihang University


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

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