Jim Lewis is one of four Nebraska faculty members who has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the largest general scientific society in the world.
Fellows are selected by peers for scientifically or socially distinguished achievements that advance science or its application. Lewis, Aaron Douglas Professor of Mathematics, was selected for distinguished contributions to mathematics and mathematics education, particularly his leadership and ability to bring diverse stakeholders together in support of positive change in mathematics teaching and learning. Read more at https://go.unl.edu/math-aaas.
Lewis also became the Acting Assistant Director for Education and Human Resources at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in January 2017. Lewis joined NSF in January 2015 as the Deputy Assistant Director of EHR. While at NSF, Lewis has served as co-chair of the P-12 Education Interagency Working Group, tasked with coordinating efforts to improve P-12 STEM instruction through efforts across federal agencies.