The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has recently announced its 2023 class of fellows, consisting of 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators recognized for their scientific and social achievements. Among those honored were several Arizona professors, including University of Arizona’s Daniel Apai and Dante Lauretta in astronomy, planetary sciences, and astrobiology. Additionally, ASU professor Kaye Reed was named a fellow for her work in studying human evolution.
Reed expressed her gratitude for the recognition and felt honored to have been elected by her peers. Her research involves reconstructing paleoenvironments for hominin ancestors while focusing on studying the interaction between organisms and their environments. Andrew Black from the science association noted that being named a fellow is a capstone achievement in one’s career, acknowledging the progress they have made over time. The AAAS fellows program has a long history dating back to 1874, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious honors in the scientific community.
