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AMBASSADOR AWARD COMMITTEE
Committee Members (2022-2023)
Name |
Institution |
Committee Role |
Alison Thieme |
USDA - Agricultural Research Service |
Committee Chair |
Eliot Atekwana |
University of Delaware |
Member |
Rene Chavez |
National Autonomous University of Mexico |
Member |
Amanda Clarke |
Arizona State University |
Member |
Gyami Shrestha |
Lynker Corporation |
Member |
Michael C. Wimberly |
University of Oklahoma |
Member |
Chun Zhao |
University of Science and Technology of China |
Member |
Committee charge
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Key initiatives
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1Review data from Ambassador Award selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals.
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2Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of AGU Ambassador Award nominations are competitive.
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3Select the Ambassador Award recipients.
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4Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nominations.
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5Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes.
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6Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process.
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7Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements.
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8Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ rewards and recognition programs.