The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) will induct seven faculty members from Texas A&M University as 2021 AAAS Fellows during the association’s annual meeting in Philadelphia on Feb. 19, the Division of Research announced this week.

Founded in 1848, AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific society, serving 10 million individuals through more than 250 affiliated societies and academies.

The 2021 class of AAAS Fellows includes 564 scientists, engineers and innovators spanning 24 scientific disciplines.

“This is a significant milestone, congratulations to each for receiving this high honor,” Interim Vice President for Research Jack G. Baldauf said.

The 2021 AAAS Fellows from Texas A&M University are:

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Jackson Bolick ’23 discovered how to make his dream career a reality through his involvement on an Innovation[X] research team.

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Over the course of three careers, the music-lover, grandfather and former dean of Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School has developed and shared a unique approach to transformational leadership.

Courtney Eeds ’22, Anna Fedewa ’22 and Caitlin Garcia ’22 were named recipients of the 2022 Trustees’ Outstanding Student Award.

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