UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
Edward A. Flinn III Award

Edward A. Flinn Selection Committee

Mackenzie D Day

University of California Los Angeles


Chair
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Yongyun Hu

Peking University


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Nathan Mueller

Colorado State University Fort Collins


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Peter D Neff

University of Minnesota


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Lauren N Schaefer

USGS Geologic Hazards Science Center


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

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