UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
William Bowie Medal
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Bowie Medal Selection Committee

Miaki Ishii

Harvard University


Chair
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

James Famiglietti

Arizona State University


Member
04 January 2022 - 31 December 2025

John F Mustard

Brown University


Member
06 June 2022 - 31 December 2025

Committee charge and workplan

Bowie Medal Committee Committee members have the following responsibilities over a two-year term:

  • Select the Bowie medalists
  • Review data from Bowie Medal selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals
  • Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of AGU Bowie Medal nominations is competitive
  • Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nominations
  • Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes
  • Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process
  • Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements
  • Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ recognition programs