Five University of Wisconsin-Madison professors were named as fellows in the American Association for the Advancement of Science Thursday.
Since 1874, AAAS has named notable fellows into the honor society for their exceptional work in the field of science. The non-profit international organization serves to advance science and help societies worldwide through education, science programs, and other outlets, according to its website. AAAS is also known as the publisher of the journal Science, as well as other global publications.
UW-Madison faculty that will be recognized include Professor of Plant Pathology Paul G. Ahlquist, Professor of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics KyungMann Kim, Professor of Psychiatry Ned H. Kalin, Professor of Chemical and Biological engineering Thomas F. Kuech and Professor of Life Sciences Communication Dietram A. Scheufele.
AAAS will honor the faculty members at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston held Feb.16, as part of a five-day convention.
