Research assessment and reward is weighted heavily towards scientific outputs, and research impact is measured in funding dollars awarded and research articles produced. The value of science extends well beyond contributions to the research activity itself. Researchers engage in a broad range of initiatives which accelerate scientific discovery and advancement, bettering our society and world. Yet, these efforts and their impacts are underrepresented in decision-making for career advancement and awards, and often inadvertently discouraged as they are not attached to professional recognition. This session will examine the ways scientists communicate, engage, and work directly with the public and decision makers to apply their science, and the challenges and opportunities to recognize and reward those efforts.

This session is part of an ongoing discussion, Project Redefining Recognition, co-convened by AGU and Wiley with participation from AMS, ASLO, EGU and JpGU.