UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
Eunice Newton Foote Medal for Earth-Life Science

Eunice Newton Foote Selection Committee

Ruth K Varner

University of New Hampshire Main Campus


Chair
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Ankur R Desai

University of Wisconsin Madison


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Patricia L L Morris

Rockefeller University


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Ning Zhao

JAMSTEC Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

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