Three Fellows of the Graduate School a High Distinction
The elections of Kathryn Gutzwiller, professor of classics, and Carlton Brett and Arnold Miller, professors of geology, as Fellows of the Graduate School was a high honor for each. But it was also an exceptional achievement for McMicken College since they were three of only five UC faculty members to receive the distinction.
Fellowship is reserved for individuals who have gained international stature because of accomplishments of extraordinary quality. Candidates are nominated by current Fellows, and files are then collected on each. These include external letters of support from colleagues distinguished in their fields. Once candidatesÂ’ accomplishments in research, scholarship, and graduate education have been assessed, a two-thirds majority vote of current Fellows is required for selection.
Bruce Ault, professor of chemistry, chairs the group and estimates that at present there are approximately 92 Fellows. Since election is for life, several of these are emeriti professors.
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