Four Scholars Become AAAS Fellows

Four faculty members from UCSB were recently elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). They are among 251 new Fellows this year.

Fellows are selected because of their efforts toward advancing science or fostering applications deemed scientifically or socially distinguished, according to the AAAS.

In alphabetical order, the UCSB faculty are: James P. Kennett, professor of geological sciences, for distinguished leadership and service to the fields of marine geology, paleooceanography, and micropaleontology, and for continued commitment to education and mentoring;

Kenneth C. Millett, professor of mathematics, for contributions to understanding the knot theory, to increased participation of minorities in mathematics, and to improved educational opportunities in mathematics for all;

David J. Pine, professor of chemical engineering and materials, for the development of light scattering methods suitable for the investigation of strongly scattering systems, and for delicate studies of complex fluids using these methods;

Matthew Tirrell, the Richard A. Auhll Professor and dean of the College of Engineering, for fundamental contributions to the science and engineering of polymer surfaces with important implications for adhesion, friction, and biocompatibility.

The AAAS was founded in 1848 and represents the world's largest federation of scientists. It works to advance science for human well-being through its projects, programs, and publications such as Science magazine.