The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has recently announced its list of the 2023 class of fellows, which includes 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators recognized for their scientific and social achievements. Among those selected were University of Arizona professors Daniel Apai and Dante Lauretta for their contributions in astronomy, planetary sciences, and astrobiology, as well as ASU professor Kaye Reed for her work in the study of human evolution.
Reed expressed her gratitude for the honor, stating that she was overwhelmed by the recognition and felt honored to be elected by her peers. Her work involves reconstructing paleoenvironments for hominin ancestors, focusing on studying the interaction between organisms and their environments.
Andrew Black from the science association noted that the AAAS fellows program has a long history, dating back to the first class of fellows named in 1874, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious honors in the scientific community. Black emphasized that many view being named a fellow as a capstone achievement in their career, recognizing the progress they have made over time.