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WILLIAM BOWIE MEDAL COMMITTEE
Committee Members (2022-2023)
Name |
Institution |
Committee Role |
Craig Manning |
University of California Los Angeles |
Committee Chair |
Kandis Boyd |
National Science Foundation |
Member |
James Famiglietti |
University of Saskatchewan |
Member |
John F. Mustard |
Brown University |
Member |
Jean-Arthur Olive |
Laboratoire de Geologie de l’Ecole Normale Superieure |
Member |
Leah Bland |
AGU |
Staff Partner |
Committee Charge
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Key duties
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1Review data from Bowie Medal 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 Bowie Medal nominations is competitive
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3Select the Bowie medalists
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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’ recognition programs