Abelson Philip Hauge 1913-2004 As editor of <I>Science</I> from 1962 to 1984, Dr. Abelson implemented more efficient peer review procedures for scientific papers submitted to the magazine and encouraged a more active style of science reporting that included broader coverage of science and policy issues. Among his scientific accomplishments, Dr. Abelson colloborated in the discovery of neptunium(element 93)and devised a method for large-scale synthesis of enriched uranium for use as a power source in submarines. He served as director of the Carnegie Institution of Washington's Geophysical Laboratory from 1953 to 1971. http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/mss/ 1997 1974 1975 Executive Officer Acting 1989 1989 Executive Officer Acting 1962 1984 Editor of Science 1962 1962 Committee on AAAS Meetings Chair