Each year the Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) elects members whose efforts on the behalf of the advancement of science, or its applications, are scientifically or socially distinguished.
This year, UB librarian Frederick Stoss has been elected as an AAAS Fellow. He was recognized for his distinguished contributions in science librarianship and related realms, especially to providing scholars, students, and the general public with sound information relating to environmental issues. Stoss’ service to the university, the library profession, and the community has been guided by a deep commitment to education, equity, access, social justice, environmental responsibility, and stewardship. His 40-year career in library and information sciences includes prior experience as a research scientist in the areas of toxicology and environmental health. This rich background provided Stoss with extensive and invaluable insights that contributed to the academic success and professional and personal group of UB faculty, students and staff in the areas of research, teaching and learning.
As Stoss says in his online profile, “I believe that a statement of service should reflect the philosophy of an individual’s commitment to and motivation for providing service. My service to the university, the library profession, my community, and more broadly to society as a whole and the planet we live on has been guided by a deep commitment to education, equity, access, social justice, environmental responsibility, sustainability, and stewardship.”