The James L. Massey Research and Teaching Award for Young Scholars Committee shall consist of a Chair (appointed by the Nominations and Appointments Committee), the 2nd Vice President, and three additional Society members (at least one of whom must be a member of the Board) appointed by the Nominations and Appointments Committee before January 15th. Typically the Chair and members of the Committee will serve for three years, with members serving in staggered terms. 

The Committee is charged with deciding whether to name a James L. Massey Research and Teaching Award for Young Scholars winner for the year and with selecting a winner.