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DEVENDRA LAL MEDAL COMMITTEE
Committee members (2022-2023)
Name |
Institution |
Committee Role |
Renata Netto |
Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos |
Committee Chair |
Anjuli Bamzai |
National Science Foundation |
Member |
Ji Chen |
University of Hong Kong |
Member |
Andrew Green |
University of KwaZulu-Natal |
Member |
Melany Ruiz-Urigüen |
Universidad San Francisco de Quito |
Member |
S K Satheesh |
Indian Institute of Science |
Member |
Alejandro Tejedor |
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi |
Member |
Leah Bland |
AGU |
Staff Partner |
Committee charge
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Key Duties
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1Review data from Lal 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 Lal Medal nominations are competitive.
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3Select the Lal 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.