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JAMES B. MACELWANE MEDAL COMMITTEE
Committee members
Name |
Institution |
Committee Role |
Balaji Rajagopalan |
University of Colorado Boulder |
Committee Chair |
Emily Brodsky |
University of California Santa Cruz |
Member |
Jiwen Fan |
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |
Member |
Susan Hough |
USGS Pasadena |
Member |
Tetsuo Irifune |
Ehime University |
Member |
Mark Jellinek |
University of British Columbia |
Member |
Marysa Lague |
University of Saskatchewan |
Member |
Toshi Nishimura |
Boston University |
Member |
Yeimy Rivera |
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics |
Member |
Detlef Stammer |
University of Hamburg |
Member |
Committee charge
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Key duties
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1Review data from Macelwane 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 Macelwane Medal nominations are competitive
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3Select the Macelwane medalists
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4Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nomination.
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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.