Pretty Lake, Indiana during summer

Polubarinova-Kochina Hydrologic Sciences Mid-Career Award Committee

Committee charge

The committee is charged with selecting the recipient(s) of the Polubarinova-Kochina Hydrologic Sciences Mid-Career Award. Committee members will abide by AGU’s Honors Conflict of Interest Policy, program policies, procedures and guidelines set by AGU. In partnership with the Honors and Recognition Committee and staff, the committee works to ensure that the program is superior in all respects, recognizes all constituents, and fosters a global network of individuals in the Earth and space sciences who epitomize excellence and cooperation in research, education, and outreach. The members of the Polubarinova-Kochina Award Committee will promote excellence and transparency, allowing broad input and recognition beyond disciplinary awards, promoting diversity and equity so that the Award is sufficiently representative of underrepresented groups.

aerial photograpy of road beside body of water surrounded by trees (Gypsum, Colorado, USA)
 
 

Key initiatives

The Polubarinova-Kochina Hydrologic Sciences Mid-Career Award Committee supports the following initiatives and duties. Their work is completed primarily through the online submission and review system, and by teleconference and email.

  • 1
    Review data from Polubarinova-Kochina Hydrologic Sciences Mid-Career Award selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals.
  • 2
    Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of Polubarinova-Kochina Hydrologic Sciences Mid-Career Award nominations are competitive.
  • 3
    Select the Polubarinova-Kochina Hydrologic Sciences Mid-Career Award recipients.
  • 4
    Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nominations.
  • 5
    Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ rewards and recognition programs.
  • 6
    Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes.
  • 7
    Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process.
  • 8
    Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements.