Central OC Times

Five researchers from the University of California, Irvine have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). These scholars were recognized for their work in fields including computer science, astronomy and cosmology, and science policy and ethics.

“It is an honor to congratulate the five UC Irvine researchers named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science,” said Hal Stern, UC Irvine's provost and executive vice chancellor. “These scholars are making an impact across a range of fields with their groundbreaking work, and we are proud to have them as part of the UC Irvine community.”

In 2025, a total of 471 individuals from 24 AAAS sections were honored for advancing science and its applications. The new fellows will receive a certificate and a gold-and-blue rosette pin representing science and engineering. They will be celebrated in Washington, D.C., on June 7 and featured in the AAAS News & Notes column in the journal Science's current issue.

With these new additions, UC Irvine's count of AAAS fellows now stands at 154.

UC Irvine is also focused on its Brilliant Future campaign, launched on October 4, 2019, with the aim of advancing the university's mission by engaging alumni and securing $2 billion in donations. The campaign seeks to enhance student success, health and wellness, and research. The School of Physical Sciences and the Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences are key elements of this initiative.

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the Association of American Universities and ranks among the top 10 public universities in the United States according to U.S. News & World Report. The campus boasts over 36,000 students, 224-degree programs, and is a leading academic and economic force in the region. Chancellor Howard Gillman leads UC Irvine. For further information, visit their website at www.uci.edu. Journalists can find additional resources at news.uci.edu.