Five UC San Diego Scientists Elected AAAS Fellows: Celebrating Trust in Science and the Next Generation of Innovators

Five researchers from the University of California San Diego have been elected as 2023 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a prestigious scientific organization. This year’s class exemplifies scientific excellence, promotes trust in science within their communities, leads the next generation of scientists, and advances scientific achievements.

The AAAS Fellows program, now in its 150th year, will be celebrating the new class of Fellows as well as its anniversary milestone at a forum in September. The recognition as a Fellow of the AAAS is a significant honor for these researchers, as it highlights their contributions to the scientific community and their impact on society.

The new class of Fellows includes Professors Peter Ebenfelt, Robert Heath, Natalia Komarova, Dean Kit Pogliano, and Wei Xiong. They are among 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators who have been recognized for their outstanding achievements by the AAAS, which is known for publishing the Science family of journals.

The AAAS Fellows program aims to foster collaboration and innovation in science and to recognize individuals who have made a difference in the scientific community. The election of these five University of California San Diego researchers as 2023 Fellows is a testament to their dedication to scientific advancement and their commitment to making a positive impact on society. Their achievements will be celebrated at the upcoming forum in September, where they will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to science and society.