The NAS announced today the election of 120 members and 25 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Those elected today bring the total number of active members to 2,705 and the total number of international members to 557. International members are members of the Academy with citizenship outside the United States.
National Academies Presidents’ Statement on Value of National Science Board
For decades, the National Science Board has overseen the National Science Foundation and provided support for the American research enterprise that is central to the nation’s economic and geopolitical leadership. Sustained research investment guided by independent, expert oversight is critical for ensuring the long-term health, economic prosperity, and security of the U.S., particularly in the…
NAS Members Among Breakthrough Prize’s 2026 Laureates
Four NAS members have been announced as 2026 Breakthrough Prize Laureates. Jean Bennett and Katherine High have been awarded the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences alongside Albert Maguire “for developing a therapy for inherited retinal degeneration that became the first FDA-approved gene therapy for a genetic disease.” Stuart Orkin has also been recognized with a…
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