Professor Andrew Suarez elected AAAS Fellow

He is an expert on introduced ants, especially the globally invasive Argentine ant, Linepithema humile. His research on native populations of invasive species demonstrated the utility of a biogeographic approach to understanding invasion success, pioneering an approach that is considered the gold standard in the field. He also conducts research on trap-jaw ants, whose mandibles are among the fastest biological movements. Suarez is a recipient of the 2017 University of Illinois Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. He also is affiliated with the IGB.