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Candidate Statement: G. Fritz Benedict
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.