UNION MEDALS, AWARDS AND PRIZES
Spilhaus Ambassador Award Grant
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Selection Committee

Yuhan Rao

North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies


Chair
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2027

Scott Miller

University of Texas at Arlington


Vice Chair
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2027

Emily Cardarelli

University of California Los Angeles


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2027

Ciarra Greene

Northwest Indian College


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026

Caitlyn A Hall

University of Arizona


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Audrey D Huerta

National Science Foundation


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2027

Ligia L Pérez-Cruz

Organization Not Listed


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Allen Pope

International Glaciological Society


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Erik van Sebille

Utrecht University


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Alison Nicole Thieme

University of Maryland


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Scott Tyler

University of Nevada, Reno


Member
01 January 2024 - 31 December 2027

Mary A Voytek

NASA Headquarters


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

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