UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
Charles S. Falkenberg Award
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Falkenberg Award Selection Committee

Helen Glaves

British Geological Survey Keyworth


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Anna Klos

Military University of Technology


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Tamara S Ledley

Bentley University and Sustaining Science Consulting


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Tom Narock

Goucher College


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Benoit Pirenne

Ocean Networks Canada


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Falkenberg Award Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from Falkenberg 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 Falkenberg Award nominations are competitive.
  • Select the Charles S. Falkenberg 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