SECTION AWARDS AND LECTURES
Beno Gutenberg Lecture

Beno Gutenberg Lecture Selection Committee

Heiner Igel

Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich


Chair
01 January 2025 - 01 January 2027

Ting Chen

Los Alamos National Laboratory


Member
01 January 2025 - 01 January 2027

Sarah E Minson

USGS Earthquake Science Center


Member
01 January 2026 - 01 January 2028

Colin Pennington

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory


Member
01 January 2026 - 01 January 2028

German A Prieto

Universidad Nacional de Colombia


Member
01 January 2025 - 01 January 2027

Hrvoje Tkalčić

Organization Not Listed


Member
01 January 2026 - 01 January 2028

Beno Gutenberg Lecture 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 Gutenberg lecturers
  • Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nomination
  • 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