Departmental News

Posted:  Jan 26, 2022 - 12:00pm

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, is announcing the election of a standout group of individuals across scientific disciplines to the newest class of  AAAS Fellows, among the most distinct honors within the scientific community. AAAS is proud to bestow this honor to these newly awarded Fellows in recognition of their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements in the scientific enterprise. 

Dr. Wirt Wills, Professor of Anthropology at UNM, has been elected an AAAS Fellow.  These honorees have gone above and beyond in their respective disciplines. They bring a broad diversity of perspectives, innovation, curiosity, and passion that will help sustain the scientific field today and into the future. Read more

Watch Dr. Wills discuss his research at Chaco Canyon National Park in New Mexico: