Jane Brockmann, emeritus faculty in the Department of Biology, has just been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences – the oldest learned society in the United States (since 1780).
Prior to her retirement in 2011, Jane spent her entire career here at UF, where she served as Chair of the Department of Zoology. She is known for her many contributions to animal behavior, in particular the maintenance of alternative strategies in mating and other behaviors, and for her contributions to the understanding and ecology of horseshoe crabs — often involving citizen science.
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences is a prestigious honorary society fostering independent research on a wide range of themes. To quote from the Academy website,
“Academy members are leaders in the arts and sciences, business, philanthropy, and public affairs. Based across the United States and around the world, they have been elected for exceptional contributions in their fields and professions”
You can see the list of new members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences at https://www.amacad.org/new-members-2025
