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PAVEL S. MOLCHANOV CLIMATE COMMUNICATION PRIZE COMMITTEE
Committee members
Name |
Institution |
Committee Role |
Isla Simpson |
National Center for Atmospheric Research |
Chair |
Christopher Stephen Bretherton
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Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence |
Member |
Piers Forster
|
University of Leeds |
Member |
Roberta Johnson
|
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
Member |
Reto Knutti
|
ETH Zurich Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich |
Member |
Brian C. McDonald |
NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory |
Member |
Committee charge
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Key duties
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1Review data from Climate Communication Prize 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 the nominations are competitive
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3Select the Climate Communication Prize 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’ recognition programs