AGU/SEG Collaboration Committee
AGU/SEG Collaboration Committee
Overview
In recognition of mutual interests among AGU and SEG members, and as a means of furthering the common goals and objectives of each organization, the AGU-SEG Collaboration Committee was formed in 2010. The committee is comprised of approximately equal members from both organizations with broad interest. The committee’s mission is to facilitate collaboration, and encourage dissemination of scientific information via joint activities such as but not limited to workshops, joint publication, etc.
Objectives
The committee jointly undertakes activities that fulfill its mission.
• Annually the Collaboration Committee develops and conducts a joint workshop.
• Workshop topics, locations, co-chairs, and technical committees are chosen by the Collaboration Committee.
• AGU operates the joint workshops in odd numbered years, and the SEG operates the workshops in even numbered years.
• The Committee may undertake joint publications and other activities according to its mission.
Composition and Membership
• The collaboration committee is comprised of members from both societies who have an interest in developing joint activities and working together to disseminate scientific geophysical information and knowledge. Members can be recommended to the co-chairs and they determine to accept any prospective committee member.
• The committee membership should be greater than 6 and less than 50 total. Composition of the committee should be diverse and inclusive based on gender, race and experience.
• The AGU-SEG Collaboration Committee is led by an SEG and AGU co-chairs, and AGU and SEG Board level liaisons, as well as staff liaisons (can be the same as Board liaison) to handle internal organizational mechanics for the committee.
• Co-chairs can be nominated by committee members or by self-nomination. Each committee member casts their vote during the period 1 July to 1 September of the year prior to the co-chair being elected.
• Each co-chair shall serve a term of two years and assume their roles as incoming co-chair at each society’s annual meeting. The SEG co-chair will be announced in September/October and the AGU co-chair shall begin their term in December.
• In order to maintain institutional memory and continuity of the committee leadership (co-chairs), the chairs shall have staggered terms. The incoming AGU co-chair’s term will formally begin on 1 January of even numbered years, and the SEG co-chair’s term will formally begin on 1 January of odd numbered years.
Current Leadership (2026–2027):
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Lianjie Huang |
| Co-Chair | Anja Klotzsche |
| Board Liaison | Mike Mellen |
| Staff Liaison | Laurie Whitesell |
Policy and Procedures
The official SEG Policy and Procedures Manual section for this committee can be accessed here: → SEG Policy and Procedures Manual
Annual Reports
Below are recent annual reports submitted to the SEG Board:
- {2024 Report}
- 2025 Report
Meetings
The committee meets four times per year. Two in-person (if possible) and two virtually.
Resources and Links
Contact
For questions or to express interest in volunteering for this committee, please contact: [email protected]