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ATHELSTAN SPILHAUS AWARD COMMITTEE

Committee members (2020-2021)

Name

Institution

Committee Role

Simon Lamb

 Victoria University of Wellington 

Committee Chair

Matthew Fillingim

University of California Berkeley

Member

Carrie McDougall

NOAA

Member

Gary Michelfedler

Missouri State University

Member

Elisa Piispa

Universidad Yachay Tech

Member

Leah Bland

AGU

Staff Partner; Program Manager, Honors

Committee Charge

The committee is charged with selecting the recipient of the Spilhaus 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 Spilhaus Award Committee will promote excellence and transparency, allowing broad input and recognition beyond disciplinary awards, promoting diversity and equity so that the Spilhaus Award is sufficiently representative of underrepresented groups.
Spilhaus award committee

Key initiatives

The Spilhaus 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 Spilhaus 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 AGU Spilhaus Award nominations are competitive.
  • 3
    Select the Spilhaus Award recipients
  • 4
    Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nominations.
  • 5
    Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes.
  • 6
    Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process.
  • 7
    Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements.
  • 8
    Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ rewards and recognition programs.