Ten faculty from UC Davis are among 502 newly elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the society announced today (April 18). AAAS fellows are scientists, engineers and innovators who have been recognized for their achievements in science, including research, teaching, administration and science communication. 

Two faculty from the College of Biological Sciences were included in this year's fellows. Siobhan Brady, a professor in the Department of Plant Biology and the UC Davis Genome Center, and Mariel Vázquez, a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, and the Department of Mathematics. 

Their fellowship citations are as follows:

Siobhan Brady

Professor, Department of Plant Biology, College of Biological Sciences

For distinguished contributions to plant biology, particularly in understanding root cell type specific responses, as well as exemplary service to enhance inclusivity in the plant sciences.

Mariel Vázquez

Professor, Departments of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Mathematics; Faculty Director for the Center for the Advancement of Multicultural Perspectives on Science (CAMPOS)

For contributions in research and outreach at the interface of mathematics, topology and molecular biology, and for service to the mathematical community, in particular to underrepresented groups.

This year marks the 150^th anniversary of the AAAS Fellows program. A gala celebration to mark the anniversary will be held in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 21, 2024 during the annual Fellows Forum. 

AAAS was founded in 1848 and has become the world’s largest general scientific society. The publisher of Science and other journals, the society’s mission is to “advance science and serve society” through initiatives in science policy, international programs, science education, public engagement and more.

See the full list of UC Davis AAAS Fellows here.