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Natural Hazards Mitigation Award Selection Committee
Thomas Oommen
University of Mississippi Main Campus
Committee Chair
Key Duties of the Selection Committee
The Natural Hazards Mitigation Award Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
- Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of award nominations is competitive
- Review data from award selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals
- Select the Natural Hazards Mitigation 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