Candidate Statement: Anthony Gonzalez

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Nominated Office: Nominating Committee

Affiliation: University of Florida

Position/title: Professor

PhD institution: University of California, Santa Cruz (2000)

Areas of scientific interest:

  • Galaxy clusters
  • Galaxy evolution
  • Observational cosmology

AAS positions:

  • Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize Committee (2007-2009, Chair 2009)   

Other relevant positions and experience:

  • NOAO Users Committee (2012-present, Chair (2014-present)
  • Member of US TMT Science Working Group (2013-present)
  • Assorted review panels including NSF, NOAO, Spitzer, HST, Chandra (2002-present)
  • GTC Science Advisory Committee (2007-2009)

Candidate Statement: It would be an honor to serve as a member of the nominating committee to help ensure that we have slates of candidates who reflect the diverse interests of the Society and can strongly represent the interests of the community. In the past I have aimed to contribute through my service on review panels and various community committees. As a member of the nominating committee I will do my best to identify and nominate energetic candidates who can be effective advocates for the AAS and its members.