SECTION AWARDS AND LECTURES
Robert Sharp Lecture
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Robert Sharp Lecture Selection Committee

Jon J Major

USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory


Chair
01 January 2023 - 01 January 2025

Mathieu Gaetan Andre Lapotre

Stanford University


Member
01 January 2023 - 01 January 2025

David C Mohrig

University of Texas at Austin


Member
01 January 2023 - 01 January 2025

Francis K Rengers

USGS


Member
01 January 2023 - 01 January 2025

Suzanne P Anderson

University of Colorado Boulder


Ex-officio
01 January 2023 - 01 January 2025

Gordon E. Grant

US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station


Ex-officio
01 January 2023 - 01 January 2025

Kimberly M Hill

University of Minnesota


Ex-officio
01 January 2023 - 01 January 2025

Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from honors 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 lecture nominations are competitive
  • Select the Sharp lecturers
  • 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