Distinctions
In 2005, Olsen was awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit the Highest honor bestowed by the King of Norway to non-Norwegians.
In 2003, Olsen was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Olsen holds numerous other awards from foreign entities, government agencies, institutions and scientific societies. These include the NSF Director's Award of Excellence; awards for outstanding contributions from the International Behavioral Neuroscience Society and the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology; the Barry M. Goldwater Educator Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Capital Section; the University of California, Irvine Lauds and Laurels Distinguished Alumna Award; and the Barnard College Medal of Distinction. She is also an elected Fellow of the Association for Women in Science and an elected member of the Explorers Club. She has been awarded honorary doctoral degrees from Chatham College, Clarkson University, and University of South Carolina.
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