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William Lau Elected as AAAS Fellow
ESSIC Research Scientist William Lau has been newly elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a lifetime distinction that recognizes important contributions to STEM disciplines, including pioneering research, leadership, teaching and mentoring, fostering collaborations, and advancing public understanding of science.