Ten Arts and Sciences faculty named 2020 AAAS Fellows

Of the 11 Ohio State scientists elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this year, 10 are from the College of Arts and Sciences and one from the Department of Astronomy. Paul Martini, Professor, for distinguished contributions to the development of astronomical instrumentation and the evolution of black holes and galaxies. 

Election as an AAAS Fellow, one of the most prestigious honors a U.S. researcher can receive, is bestowed upon AAAS members by their academic peers based on their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.

“Being named a Fellow of AAAS is a special honor that recognizes leading scientists and innovators,” said Gretchen Ritter, executive dean and vice provost of the College of Arts and Sciences. “The election of these new AAAS Fellows is a mark of distinction for Ohio State and the College of Arts and Sciences.”

All 10 new AAAS Fellows from the College of Arts and Sciences are listed here.