Tom Peterson, GDCB professor and Pioneer Chair in Maize Molecular Genetics, was recently announced as an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow in the Section on Biological Sciences. Election as a Fellow of AAAS is an honor bestowed upon members by their peers. Fellows are recognized for meritorious efforts to advance science or its applications.

Dr. Peterson will be among 701 association members elected by the AAAS Council this year who will be recognized for their contributions to science and technology in February at the 2013 Annual Meeting in Boston.