SECTION AWARDS AND LECTURES
Rachel Carson Lecture
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Carson Lecture Selection Committee

Clare E Reimers

Oregon State University


Chair
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Carol Arnosti

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Robert J Chant

Rutgers University New Brunswick


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Steven D'Hondt

University of Rhode Island


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

James W Murray

University of Washington Seattle


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Janet Sprintall

Scripps Institution of Oceanography UCSD


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Angelicque E White

University of Hawaii at Manoa


Member
01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Carson Lecture Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from award 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 award and lecture nominations is competitive
  • Select the Carson Lecture recipient
  • 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