Yale EEB’s Erika Edwards & Vanessa Ezenwa Named Fellows of AAAS

Dr. Erika Edwards and Dr. Vanessa Ezenwa
January 31, 2023

Two Yale EEB Professors, Erika Edwards and Vanessa Ezenwa, have been named AAAS Fellows in a January 31 announcement by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are among 506 new fellows from around the world elected in 2022, who are recognized for their “scientifically and socially distinguished achievements” in science and engineering.

Erika’s research focuses on various problems in plant evolution, and integrates many types of biological data — quantifying everything from molecules to global climate — to build a complete picture of how and why plants have evolved such a diverse array of forms.

Vanessa’s research focuses on various problems in plant evolution, and integrates many types of biological data — quantifying everything from molecules to global climate — to build a complete picture of how and why plants have evolved such a diverse array of forms.

A tradition dating back to 1874, election as an AAAS Fellow is a lifetime honor, and all fellows are expected to meet the commonly held standards of professional ethics and scientific integrity. The new fellows will be celebrated in Washington, D.C., in summer 2023.

The academy was founded in 1780 by John Adams, John Hancock, and other early leaders of America with the purpose of honoring exceptionally accomplished individuals and engaging them in the betterment of society.

Congratulations Erika and Vanessa on this extraordinary accomplishment!

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