Mentorship and acts of kindness

As the inaugural recipient of the Genetics Society of America Mentorship Award, Gaut is being recognized for the mentorship of PhD students and postdocs in his lab and for being a dedicated advocate for mentees as an administrator at University of California, Irvine and as president of SMBE where he helped implement an impactful child support policy for conferences. This award also recognizes Gaut's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and work-life balance for his students.