AIBS 2006 Science, Education and Service Awards

Recipients to be honored 23 May in Washington DC

Contact: Erin Heath, Public Affairs Representative, , 202-628-1500 x 232

11 May 2006. The AIBS Board of Directors and the AIBS Awards Committee are pleased to announce the 2006 recipients of AIBS's highest awards, to be presented May 23rd, in Washington DC, at the annual meeting of the AIBS Council of Member Societies and Organizations (full program).

Distinguished Scientist Award

Presented annually to individuals who have made significant scientific contributions to the biological sciences

2006 award to Louis J. Gross, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Previous recipients

Education Award

Presented annually to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to education in the biological sciences, at any level of formal and informal education

2006 award to Judy Scotchmoor, University of California, Berkeley

Previous recipients

Outstanding Service Award

Presented annually in recognition of individuals' and organizations' noteworthy service to the biological sciences

2006 award to John G. Hildebrand, University of Arizona

Previous recipients

President's Citation Award

Recognizes meritorious accomplishments by individuals or groups in the biological sciences

2006 award to Mary E. Clutter, former assistant director, Biological Sciences Directorate, National Science Foundation

Previous recipients

Past President's Award

Recognizes the services of the Immediate Past-President of AIBS

2006 award to Marvalee Wake, University of California, Berkeley

Previous presidents of AIBS