Note: Claude-André Faucher-Giguère is a SkAI Senior Personnel and Core member
Original URL: https://aas.org/press/aas-names-23-new-fellows-2026
American Astronomical Society (AAS) Press Release (January 8, 2026)
The American Astronomical Society (AAS), a major international organization of professional astronomers, astronomy educators, and amateur astronomers, is honoring 23 members for extraordinary achievement and service by naming them AAS Fellows—an honor bestowed on less than 0.5% of AAS’s membership each year. They are being recognized for original research and publications, innovative contributions to astronomical techniques or instrumentation, significant contributions to education and public outreach, and noteworthy service to astronomy and to the Society itself. Fellows receive a certificate and a lapel pin. To read more, see https://aas.org/press/aas-names-23-new-fellows-2026
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