UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
Warren Washington Lifetime Achievement Award for Advancing Inclusive Science Excellence

Diversity and Inclusion Selection Committee

Caroline Tiddy

Adelaide University


Chair
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Marie-Luce Chevalier

Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Andrea Donnellan

Purdue University


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Simon Schneider

Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Joshua I Villalobos

El Paso Community College


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Diversity and Inclusion Award Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from the Diversity and Inclusion 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 AGU Award nominations is competitive
  • Select the Diversity and Inclusion Award recipients
  • 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