SECTION AWARDS AND LECTURES
John Wahr Early Career Award
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John Wahr Award Selection Committee

Laura M Wallace

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel


Chair
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Jianli Chen

Hong Kong Polytechnic University


Member
01 January 2021 - 01 January 2025

Jianli Chen

Hong Kong Polytechnic University


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Tonie M van Dam

University of Utah


Member
01 January 2021 - 01 January 2025

Tonie M van Dam

University of Utah


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Benjamin Hamlington

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Andrew J Hooper

University of Leeds


Member
01 January 2021 - 01 January 2025

Andrew J Hooper

University of Leeds


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Lin Liu

Chinese University of Hong Kong


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

John Wahr Award Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of award nominations is competitive
  • Review data from award selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals
  • Select the John Wahr 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