UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
Africa Award for Research Excellence in Earth and Ocean Sciences
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Africa Award Selection Committee

Anthea Coster

MIT Haystack Observatory


Chair
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Aubreya Nicole Adams

Colgate University


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Folarin Kolawole

Columbia University


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Edem Mahu

University of Ghana


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Arthur J Miller

University of California San Diego


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Roelf Du Toit Strauss

North-West University


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Africa Award for Research Excellence in Earth and Ocean Sciences Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from the Award 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 Award nominations is competitive
  • Select the 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