Candidate Statement: G. Fritz Benedict

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Nominated Office: Secretary

Affiliation: McDonald Observatory, University of Texas, Austin

Position/title: Senior Research Scientist (Emeritus)

PhD institution: Northwestern University (1972)

Areas of scientific interest:

  • Astrometry
  • Space astrometry
  • Low-mass stars
  • Binary stars
  • Exoplanet detection and characterization

AAS positions:

  • AAS Secretary (2010-present)
  • AAS Division on Dynamical Astronomy, Chairman (1998-1999)
  • AAS Vice-Chairman (1997-1998)
  • AAS Member, Executive Committee (1993-1995)

Candidate Statement: I have enjoyed being your Secretary over the past five years, even more than I had anticipated. I hope that my performance has earned your continued support.