Ohio State Scientists Named AAAS Fellows

Eight scientists at The Ohio State University have been elected to the 2023 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows.

Dr. Mohler Peter“Ohio State’s newly elected Fellows represent a breadth of expertise in subjects ranging from cardiac disorders and marine life to STEM education and exoplanets,” said Dr. Peter Mohler, executive vice president for research, innovation, and knowledge at Ohio State. “I am pleased to see these creative thinkers receive well-deserved recognition for their research and service from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.”

The AAAS Fellowship recognizes scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications. The 2023 class includes 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators elected by their academic peers and spanning 24 scientific disciplines. Ohio State’s newest fellows are:

Dr. Cynthia Carnes, professor of pharmacy and senior associate vice president for research operations. For sustained and distinguished excellence in pharmaceutical research pertaining to the pathogenesis and treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias.

Dr. Meg Daly, professor of evolution, ecology and organismal biology and associate dean of undergraduate education. For distinguished contributions to the field of Cnidarian systematics, evolution, phylogeography, and behavior of sea anemones.

Dr. B. Scott Gaudi, professor of astronomy. For pioneering work in the search for extra-solar planets and service to the astronomical community.

Dr. James L. Moore IIIDr. Kendra McSweeney, professor of geography. For a distinguished scholarly record which is well-communicated to the public in advancing environmental social science and the study of human-environmental relationships.