Jim Beatty elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Professor Jim Beatty has been awarded the distinction of Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The citation accompanying his award reads “For distinguished contributions to experimental particle astrophysics, particularly studies of ultrahigh energy cosmic rays, neutrinos, and antiparticles, and for distinguished service as an academic leader.”
The 2017 fellows will be recognized at the 2018 AAAS Annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
The tradition of AAAS Fellows dates to 1874 and comprises and illustrious group of scientists including Thomas Edison, Margaret Mead and James Watson among many others including five of the 2017 Nobel laureates including all three of those winning the Nobel Prize in physics.
Congratulations Jim!
