Dietrich School Biologist Elected to AAAS

Karen Arndt, professor in the Dietrich School's Department of Biological Sciences, was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the society announced on April 22.

The academy, chartered in 1780, is both an honorary society that recognizes and celebrates the excellence of its members and an independent research center convening leaders from across disciplines, professions and perspectives to address significant challenges. Arndt joins nearly 252 members elected in this year’s class, who have distinguished themselves in academia, the arts, industry, policy, research and science.

Read the full announcement in Pittwire.