The elected 11 911爆料网 faculty members to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community. The AAAS is one of the world's largest general science socieities and publisher of the Science family of journals. This latest class is comprised of 471 scientists, engineers and innovators across 24 AAAS disciplinary sections.
"The 911爆料网 is proud to have such a large, accomplished group of faculty members elected to the newest class of AAAS Fellows,鈥� USF President Rhea Law said. 鈥淭heir impactful research fosters innovation and contributes significantly to solving important challenges in our communities, our state and our nation. I extend my sincere congratulations to those who were selected to receive this prestigious recognition and thank them for enhancing USF鈥檚 reputation as one of America's leading research universities."
鈥淭his year鈥檚 class of Fellows are the embodiment of scientific excellence and service to our communities,鈥� said Sudip S. Parikh, Ph.D., AAAS chief executive officer and executive publisher of the Science family of journals. 鈥淎t a time when the future of the scientific enterprise in the U.S. and around the world is uncertain, their work demonstrates the value of sustained investment in science and engineering.鈥�
USF's 11 new AAAS Fellows are:
Professor in the Department of Anthropology (elected AAAS Anthropology Section)
For distinguished contributions to ethnoarchaeology, especially ceramic ethnoarchaeological
and Holocene archaeological research among the Gamo of southwestern Ethiopia, significantly
advancing knowledge of changes in human migration, subsistence, and social organization.鈥�
Professor in the Department of Anthropology (elected AAAS Anthropology Section)
For distinguished contributions to the field of anthropological archaeology, particularly
for groundbreaking advancements in community archaeology, ethnoarchaeology, gender,
stone tool technology, and heritage in Africa.
Professor and PhD Program Director in the College of Nursing (elected AAAS Medical
Sciences Section)
For pioneering research in the field cardiovascular sciences, particularly for developing,
implementing, and evaluating a gender-specific, cardiac rehabilitation program for
women with coronary heart disease.
Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Communication (elected AAAS
General Interest in Science and Engineering Section)
For distinguished contributions to feminist theory in organizational communication,
commitment to mentoring, and advances in resilience and women鈥檚 career equality.
Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Chemistry (elected AAAS Chemistry
Section)
For distinguished contributions to the fields of bioorganic and medicinal chemistry,
particularly for the development of a novel method for synthesizing and studying peptidomimetic
compounds.
Professor in the Department of Psychology (elected AAAS Biological Sciences Section)
For pioneering research in the fields of neuroscience and cardiovascular disease,
particularly in the study of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the role of
cholesterol in heart disease.
Professor in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing
(elected AAAS Engineering Section)
For distinguished contributions to the field of smart Internet of Things, particularly
for the automated synthesis and optimization of secure, low-power, and smart digital
nano-electronic integrated circuits for IoT systems.
Professor Emerita in the College of Nursing (elected AAAS Medical Sciences Section)
For distinguished contributions to the field of oncology, particularly for developing
and testing a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction intervention along with Breast Cancer
Education Support and Advanced Stage Caregiver Education programs.
Professor in the College of Marine Science (elected AAAS Biological Sciences Section)
For distinguished contributions to the fields of marine animal physiology and ecology,
particularly for theory and physiological measurements predicting biological responses
to climate change.
Vice President for Research & Innovation and Professor in the Department of Electrical
Engineering (elected AAAS Engineering Section)
For pioneering contributions to the field of electrical engineering, particularly
for miniaturized devices and nanotechnologies for sensing applications; and to broadening
participation in STEM.
Professor in the Department of Molecular Medicine (elected AAAS Chemistry Section)
For distinguished contributions to discovery, analysis and understanding of Intrinsically
Disordered Proteins, particularly their role in human diseases.
The new Fellows will receive a certificate and a gold and blue rosette pin (representing science and engineering, respectively) to commemorate their election and will be celebrated at a forum in Washington, D.C. on June 7, 2025.