Two AAAS Donors Honor Their Physics Teacher With a Generous Pledge

When William (Woody) Savage and Lyn Armbruster first entered John Marean's high school physics class, they had strong interest in science; when they left at the end of the year, they felt prepared and energized to pursue a future in science and math.

As a result of Marean's efforts, Woody and Lyn, who married 10 years later, gained a tremendous amount of self-confidence and a realistic appreciation for the breadth and depth of opportunities offered by science and mathematics. It is with this spirit that Woody and Lyn decided to honor and thank Mr. Marean by making a five-year pledge in his name to support the AAAS Leadership in Science Education Prize.

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