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EXCELLENCE IN EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION AWARD COMMITTEE

Committee members

Name

Institution

Committee Role

Christy Visaggi

Georgia State University

Member

Maeve Boland

University College Dublin

Member

William B. Cade, III

Baylor University

Member

Sang-Mook Lee

 Seoul National University

Member
Emma Marcucci 

Space Telescope Science Institute

Member

Committee charge

The committee is charged with selecting the recipient of the Education Award. Committee members will abide by AGU’s Honors Conflict of Interest Policy, program policies, procedures and guidelines set by AGU. In partnership with the Honors and Recognition Committee and staff, the committee works to ensure that the program is superior in all respects, recognizes all constituents, and fosters a global network of individuals in the Earth and space sciences who epitomize excellence and cooperation in research, education and outreach. The members of the Education Award Committee will promote excellence and transparency, allowing broad input and recognition beyond disciplinary awards, promoting diversity and equity so that the Education Award is sufficiently representative of underrepresented groups.

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Key initiatives

The Excellence in Earth and Space Science Education Award Committee supports the following initiatives and duties. Their work is completed primarily through the online submission and review system, and by teleconference and email.
  • 1
    Review data from Education Award selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals
  • 2
    Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of AGU Education Award nominations is competitive
  • 3
    Select the Education Award recipients
  • 4
    Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nominations
  • 5
    Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes
  • 6
    Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process
  • 7
    Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements
  • 8
    Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ recognition programs