SECTION AWARDS AND LECTURES
Space Physics and Aeronomy Richard Carrington Education and Public Outreach (SPARC) Award
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SPARC Selection Committee

John W Meriwether

New Jersey Institute of Technology


Chair
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2025

Tatiana Niembro Hernandez

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory


Member
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Sanchita Pal

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center


Member
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Nehpreet Kaur Walia

Los Alamos National Laboratory


Member
01 January 2025 - 31 December 2026

Key Duties of the Selection Committee

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