Martin Pasqualetti, Professor, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, has been recognized as a Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Pasqualetti was recognized on March 26, 2026.
Says Pasqualetti: This lifetime recognition honors decades of leadership in energy geography, land use, and renewable energy research.
AAAS Fellows are a distinguished cadre of scientists, engineers, and innovators who have been recognized for their achievements across disciplines, from research, teaching, and technology, to administration in academia, industry, and government, to excellence in communicating and interpreting science to the public.
In a tradition stretching back to 1874, these individuals are elected annually by the AAAS Council. Newly elected Fellows are recognized for their extraordinary achievements at the ceremonial Fellows Forum, a time-honored event where they are presented with a certificate and blue and gold rosette.
Eligible nominees are members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications are scientifically or socially distinguished.
Fellows have included Thomas Edison, W.E.B DuBois, Maria Mitchell, Steven Chu, Ellen Ochoa, and Irwin M. Jacobs.