The American Society for Gravitational and Space Research
announces its 2020 Fellows
The distinction of Fellow is awarded by the ASGSR in recognition of distinguished scientific and social
contributions to the advancement of gravitational and space research in the fields of life and physical
sciences research, education, mentoring and outreach, and professional and public service. Awardees
may be from academia, industry, non-profit organizations, and government agencies.
The three 2020 Fellows will receive a specially designed Fellows’ pin and be recognized at the 36
th
annual ASGSR virtual conference on November 6
th
.
The following fellows are announced this year:
Physical Sciences:
Dr. Paul Todd is Chief Scientist Emeritus at Techshot, Inc. and partner at
Magnaquant, LLC. Dr. Todd received a PhD in biophysics from the
University of California, Berkley. Dr. Todd’s research is focused in
bioseparations and cell technology. Dr. Todd’s career is a combination of
service in both industry and academia.
Biological Sciences:
Dr. John Kiss has served as dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at
the University of North Carolina Greensboro since 2016. His research
focuses on the gravitational and space biology of plants. He received his
Ph.D. in botany and plant physiology from Rutgers University.
Dr. Howard Levine is the Chief Scientist for NASA's ISS Research Office at
Kennedy Space Center (KSC). Dr. Levine is scientist for the life science
spaceflight experiments at KSC and Chairs the Institutional Animal Care
and Use Committee. He received a PhD in botany from the from the
University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
The nomination procedure is a two-step process which can be found at www,asgsr.org/awards. The final
selection is made by the ASGSR governing board.
