IGAC welcomes nominations and self-nominations to its Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) from the international community. Serving on the IGAC SSC is ideal for well-established mid to senior career scientists. IGAC is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 SSC. For 2023, nominations for scientists working in Europe (particularly Eastern Europe) are strongly encouraged. Additionally, we are seeking SSC members that are interested in advancing IGAC’s new mission goal of engaging society. In addition to scientists, this could also include nominees from the social sciences or health communities who are engaged with the atmospheric chemistry community to address the societal impact of emissions and chemistry.
Nominations will be accepted until 30 May 2022. For information on serving on the IGAC SSC, please see The Expectations and Role of IGAC SSC Members.
IGAC accepts both nominations and self-nominations.  Please see below the requirements for each type of nomination.
Requirements to nominate someone to the IGAC SSC:

• Fill out the IGAC SSC Nomination Form.
• Upload the nominees CV and publication list (if not part of the CV).
• Upload a statement from the nominee on “Why do you want to serve on the IGAC SSC and what will you bring to IGAC?” The statement should be ~300 words or less.
• Recently, IGAC has changed its mission statement to include ‘engaging with society’ as one of IGAC’s four main goals (in addition to advancing knowledge, fostering community, and building capacity). Upload a short (200 words or less) statement from the nominee on how they envision IGAC engaging with society
• Provide in the form a reason for the nomination.

Requirements for self-nomination to the IGAC SSC:

• Fill out the IGAC SSC Self-Nomination Form.
• Upload you CV and publication list (if not part of the CV).
• Upload a letter of support from someone in the international scientific community.
• Provide a statement on “Why do you want to serve on the IGAC SSC and what will you bring to IGAC?”. The statement should be ~300 words or less.
• Recently, IGAC has changed its mission statement to include ‘engaging with society’ as one of IGAC’s four main goals (in addition to advancing knowledge, fostering community, and building capacity). Upload a short (200 words or less) statement on how you envision IGAC engaging with society

Please keep in mind that IGAC strives to have an SSC with diversity in geographical representation, gender, and expertise. To view current SSC members and their expertise, visit igacproject.org/people. 

For more information on the role and expectations of SSC members, please feel free to contact the IGAC Director, Langley DeWitt ().