The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recently announced its 2023 Class of Fellows, which includes 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators recognized for their scientific and social achievements. Among those chosen were University of Arizona professors Daniel Apai and Dante Lauretta for their contributions to astronomy, planetary science, and astrobiology.
Reid expressed her gratitude for the honor, stating that she was thrilled with the recognition and felt honored to be chosen by her peers. Her work includes paleoenvironment reconstruction for hominin ancestors, focusing on the study of interactions between organisms and their environments.
According to Andrew Black of the Science Association, being named a Fellow is considered the pinnacle of a scientist’s career. 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 awards in the scientific community.