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AMS Public Policy Award Selection Committee

(Dissolved April 2022)

General Description

  • Committee is standing
  • Three members, consisting of the President, either the President Elect or Immediate Past President, and the chair of the Science Policy Committee
  • Terms are: PRES-2 yrs, PREL or IMPP-1 yr., CSP-1 yr.

Principal Activities

The prize is awarded to a public figure in recognition of sustained and exceptional contributions to public policies that foster support for research, education, and innovation. The selection committee discusses candidates, identifies the awardee, and reports its choice to the Executive Committee.

Other Information

Awards will be given annually in Washington, DC, with the specific site and time dependent on the awardee(s). A trophy or plaque will be presented at a reception honoring the winner(s). No more than four awards will be given each year.

Rationale

Science and mathematics research and education contribute to our knowledge base, our scientific infrastructure, and our understanding of the world around us. Future innovation and new technologies depend on continued federal investments in science and mathematics. Even so, few government leaders devote significant efforts to developing public policies that recognize the importance of science and mathematics research and education. For this reason, and to encourage public leaders to devote a portion of their public policy efforts to the support of science and mathematics research and education, the AMS establishes this Policy Award to Public Officials.

Miscellaneous Information

The Committee has found it effective to conduct its business by mail and conference telephone call.

Note to the Chair

Committee chairs should be informed, at the beginning of each fiscal period, of the budget of their committees and cautioned to remain within the budget. Such items as travel reimbursement, accommodations, and meals for guests of any kind fall within these budgets.

For the purpose of archiving the committee activities, the Secretary maintains a central file system for archiving committee records. Committee Chairs are asked to submit committee records on yearly basis. Chairs can submit material at their discretion, and some materials that they may wish to provide are meeting minutes, agenda, and emails. Confidential material should be noted, so that it can be handled in a confidential manner.

Authorization

  • Coun. Min. 4/21/07, item6.1, p.5; Updated 12/12 Note, Misc Info, membership

Past Members

A list of current and past members is available at
http://www.ams.org/about-us/governance/committees/pubpolicy-past.html