AAAS Recognizes 502 Scientists, Engineers and Innovators for their Contributions to Society; Kaye Reed from ASU receives recognition for her research in human evolution
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recently announced its list of the 2023 class of fellows, with 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators being recognized for their contributions to scientific and social fields. Among those acknowledged were University of Arizona professors Daniel Apai and Dante Lauretta for their work in astronomy, planetary sciences, and astrobiology, as well as ASU professor Kaye Reed for her research in human evolution.
Kaye Reed was among the recipients of this honor and expressed her gratitude for being acknowledged. She said that this recognition is a validation of her hard work and contributes valuable insights into the study of the relationship between organisms and their environments. Her research focuses on reconstructing paleoenvironments for hominin ancestors, providing valuable insights into our past.
Andrew Black from the science association emphasized that this honor is one of the oldest and most prestigious recognitions in the scientific community. He noted that it represents a culmination of an individual’s career achievements and contributions, making it a significant milestone for these scientists and innovators.
