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Fact, fiction, and academia - May 21, 2008

The Archaeological Institute of America has elected Harrison Ford to its board of directors, on the basis that he has “played a significant role in stimulating the public's interest in archaeological exploration” (press release, news coverage).

We expect to shortly to have it confirmed that the American Mathematical Society is electing Matt Damon, that Jude Law and Ethan Hawke are being recruited as senior advisers to the National Human Genome Research Institute and that the American Institute of Mining and NASA are jointly honouring Bruce Willis. More news of nominations from our readers eagerly expected…

Posted by Daniel Cressey on May 21, 2008
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The Paleological Society is honouring Sir Richard Attenborough for his pioneering field work in paleoethology.

Posted by: Claude Bolduc | May 21, 2008 10:25 PM

You've missed out Keanu Reeves, feted by the APS for his sterling work in cold fusion and time travel.

Posted by: Stew | May 22, 2008 01:11 AM

Jeff Goldblum for entomology, of course. Bob Bakker, oops, Sam Neill for paleontology. Raquel Welch for hematology.

Posted by: Nathan Myers | May 22, 2008 01:41 AM

Marlon Brando for his unique work in genetic engineering.

Posted by: Sara Edge | May 27, 2008 09:46 PM

I am surprised to see that no woman is included in your list. Gwyneth Paltrow may deserve the AMS nomination even more than Matt Damon.

Posted by: Hilda Cerdeira | May 28, 2008 01:12 AM

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