12 faculty named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows

Twelve faculty members were named to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, including 10 from the College of Arts and Sciences, according to a press release issued Thursday.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science is the world’s largest scientific society, according to the release.

A total of 702 people were named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows this year for their “efforts to advance science or is applications,” according to the press release.

Biology professors James Bever, Yves Brun, Gregory Demas, William “Clay” Fuqua and James Goodson were recognized by the award.

The following faculty members were also named fellows within the organization: Department of Chemistry Chair David Giedroc, Kinsey Institute Director Julia Heiman, statistics professor Karen Kafadar, chemistry professor Dennis Peters, psychology and brain sciences professor Eliot Smith and School of Medicine professors Hal Edward Broxmeyer and G. David Roodman.

A total of 81 IU faculty members have been awarded the American Association for the Advancement of Science honor, according to the press release.

“The fact that 10 new AAAS Fellows from the College of Arts and Sciences were chosen in a single year illustrates the remarkable strength of our faculty in the sciences,” College of Arts and Sciences Dean Larry Singell said in the press release. “I am delighted that they have been honored for their exceptional contributions and international leadership in their fields.”

— Kirsten Clark