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HARRY H. HESS MEDAL COMMITTEE
Committee members
Name |
Institution |
Committee Role |
Graziella Caprarelli |
University of Southern Queensland |
Committee Chair |
Alan Aitken |
University of Western Australia |
Member |
Emily Chin |
Scripps Institution of Oceanography |
Member |
Taras Gerya |
ETH Zurich Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich |
Member |
Michael Perfit |
University of Florida |
Member |
David A Williams |
Arizona State University |
Member |
Committee charge
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Key duties
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1Review data from Hess 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 Hess Medal nominations are competitive.
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3Select the Hess 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.