Life sciences/Biophysics/Biomechanics
New 3-D gait simulations reveal that the tail likely played a more dynamic role in dinosaur locomotion.
The 2020 Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science went to John Drazan, who has combined his biomechanics research with efforts to get young people interested in science.
AAAS hosts Family Science Days each February as a way to open the organization’s annual meeting to the public and give scientists attending the meeting an opportunity to witness successful outreach.
John Drazan will receive the 2020 Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science, presented by AAAS to honor early-career scientists or engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science.