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Candidate Statement: Nancy D. Morrison
Nominated Office: Treasurer
Affiliation: The University of Toledo
Position/title: Professor of Astronomy, Emerita
PhD institution: University of Hawaii (1975)
Areas of scientific interest:
- Stellar spectroscopy and photometry
- variable stars
- hot supergiant stars
- time-series analysis
AAS positions:
- Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy (1978-1979)
- Shapley Lecturer (1979-1984)
- Nominating Committee (1981-1984, Chairman 1982-1983)
- Physics News Committee (1978-1981)
- Representative to Section Committee, AAAS Section on Astronomy (D) (1983-1986)
- Annie J. Cannon Award Advisory Committee (2002-2005)
- Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy (2010-2016: Web manager, STATUS Associate Editor)
- Ad-Hoc Committee for 40+E (2013-present)
- Council (2008-2011: Budget Committee 2009-2011, Audit Committee: 2009-present, Chair 2010-present)
Other relevant positions and experience:
- AAAS Section D Steering Committee (2008-2012)
- Astronomical Society of the Pacific: Board of Directors (1985-1991: Executive Committee 1987-1991, Awards Committee 1987-1991: Chairman 1988-1991)
- member or chair of various NASA and NSF review panels and user groups
Candidate statement: It will again be a pleasure and a privilege to serve the AAS. I have enjoyed my service on the Budget and Audit Committees. If elected, I will conduct my financial duties with precision, openness, and dedication to the mission of the AAS.