UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
Excellence in Earth and Space Science Education Award

Excellence In Earth And Space Science Education Selection Committee

Vincent C H Tong

Kobe University


Chair
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Sujata Goswami

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Diana Lynne Ibarra

Independent Schools Foundation Academy


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Michelle Nichols-Yehling

Adler Planetarium


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Shandin Pete

University of British Columbia


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Excellence in Earth and Space Science Education Award Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from Education 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 Education Award nominations is competitive
  • Select the Education 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