UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
Lifetime Achievement Award for Diversity and Inclusion
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Diversity and Inclusion Selection Committee

Jill L Karsten

National Science Foundation


Chair
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Stephen K Boss

University of Arkansas


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Claudia Jesus-Rydin

European Research Council


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Brian Chad Starks


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Caroline Tiddy

Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

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