Three faculty from the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis are among 502 newly elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the society announced today (April 18). AAAS fellows are scientists, engineers and innovators who have been recognized for their achievements in science, including research, teaching, administration and science communication.
Here are the new fellows from the college, with their fellowship citations:
Louise Berben
Professor, Department of Chemistry, College of Letters and Science
For innovative research in molecular inorganic chemistry with applications in solar energy conversion, in energy storage materials, and in catalysis for green chemical transformations.
Ozcan Gulacar
Professor of Teaching, Department of Chemistry, College of Letters and Science
For distinguished service to education in the chemistry discipline, investigating cognitive and affective domains in the context of socio-scientific issues, problem solving, and knowledge structures.
Mariel Vázquez
Professor, Department of Mathematics, College of Letters and Science and Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, College of Biological Sciences; Faculty Director for the Center for the Advancement of Multicultural Perspectives on Science, or CAMPOS
For contributions in research and outreach at the interface of mathematics, topology and molecular biology, and for service to the mathematical community, in particular to underrepresented groups.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the AAAS Fellows program. A gala celebration to mark the anniversary will be held in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 21 during the annual Fellows Forum.
AAAS was founded in 1848 and has become the world’s largest general scientific society. The publisher of Science and other journals, the society’s mission is to “advance science and serve society” through initiatives in science policy, international programs, science education, public engagement and more.
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