One of the things I’ve always liked about the MacArthur grants is that they award them to those working in every field, including people who work in the arts.

Science is great. My fifth grade teacher called me “Mr. Science” because I loved it so much and knew so much about it. But science and math aren’t the only things in life, or even the most important things.

So I am glad there is an award that doesn’t just go to scientists and mathematicians.

Today, Alison Bechdel won that grant, among others.