Susan Renoe Named 2021 AAAS Fellow

Congratulations to ARIS Executive Director Susan Renoe, elected a lifetime fellow to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this morning for her distinguished contributions to the field of societal impacts of science and engineering.

AAAS, the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, announced the election of a standout group of individuals across scientific disciplines to the newest class of AAAS Fellows, which is among the most distinct honors within the scientific community.

“AAAS is proud to honor these individuals who represent the kind of forward thinking the scientific enterprise needs, while also inspiring hope for what can be achieved in the future,” said Dr. Sudip S. Parikh, AAAS chief executive officer and executive publisher of the Science family of journals.

Susan Renoe, associate vice chancellor for strategic initiatives in the University of Missouri’s Office of Research and Economic Development, assistant professor of strategic communication in the Missouri School of Journalism, and executive director of the Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS), which is housed at MU.

Renoe is being recognized for her “distinguished contributions and commitment to strengthening the societal impacts of science and engineering by building capacity, advancing scholarship, growing partnerships across multiple institutions, and promoting effective public engagement.”

In her role as an assistant vice chancellor, Renoe works to strengthen the university’s impact on the state of Missouri by engaging people in all areas of scientific research. As a faculty member in the Missouri School of Journalism, she also leads the Research Identity Project, which seeks to recognize different social identities utilized by researchers.

“It is a great honor to be nominated by my peers to receive this honor from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, along with my distinguished colleagues at Mizzou and other accomplished scientists around the world,” Renoe said. “Being named an AAAS Fellow is a highlight in a career I love, helping scientists and researchers engage in activities that have meaningful, long-term impact in their communities and society. Together we can leverage knowledge to benefit society and make the world a better place.”

The 2021 class of AAAS Fellows includes 564 scientists, engineers, and innovators from around the world spanning scientific disciplines.