The Department of Physics proudly congratulates Professor, S. James Gates Jr., on his recent election to the rank of fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This is a well deserved honor that highlights Dr. Gates' stellar career.

Dr. Gates was honored for "his outstanding contributions to string theory and for his leadership in communicating the adventure of research in physics to students and the public".

This honor began in 1874 and is awarded with a certificate and a rosette. The award will be made in February 2004 during the AAAS Fellows Forum.

More information can be found at:
http://www.aaas.org/