UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
Robert E. Horton Medal
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Robert E. Horton Medal Selection Committee

Irena F Creed

University of Toronto


Chair
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Heather E Golden

US EPA Office of Research and Development


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

David M. Hannah

University of Birmingham


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Li Li

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Vimal Mishra

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Binayak Mohanty

Texas A&M University College Station


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

Horton Medal Committee Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from Horton Medal 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 Horton Medal nominations are competitive
  • Select the Horton medalists
  • 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