Jan 22, 2025 · The National Academy of Sciences will honor 20 individuals with awards recognizing their extraordinary scientific achievements in a wide range of fields spanning the physical, biological, social, and medical sciences. Since 1886, the National Academy of Sciences has honored more than 1,000 individuals in the physical, biological, and social sciences …

Membership Overview Election to membership in the NAS is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science and considered one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive. Learn More Member Directory Search the profiles of NAS members. View Directory DIRECTORY Members' Center Code of Conduct NAS members are…

Jan 23, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 24 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Those elected today bring the total number of active members to 2,617 and the total number of international members to 537.…

Mission Our mission is: Recognizing and elevating outstanding science Fostering the broad understanding of science Overseeing the National Research Council in producing and promoting the adoption of independent, authoritative, trusted scientific advice for the benefit of society Leadership The National Academy of Sciences is governed by a 17-member Council elected…

The National Academy of Sciences was established in 1863 by an Act of Congress, signed by President Lincoln, as a private, nongovernmental institution to advise the nation on issues related to science and technology. Members are elected by their peers for outstanding contributions to research. Dr. Marcia McNutt is president.…

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Dec 1, 2024 · The National Academy of Sciences announces the selection of eighty-eight of the nation's brightest young scientists from industry, academia, and government to take part in the National Academy of Sciences' U.S. and international Kavli Frontiers of Science symposia for 2025. These three-day events bring together scientists who are 45 or…

Members are elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Membership is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive. Current NAS membership totals approximately 2,400 members…

Apr 27, 2024 · Events Calendar View information about NAS meetings and events. Members may view additional information by logging into the website. View NAS Events View National Academies Events Annual Meeting Watch scientific sessions and events from the 2024 annual meeting and past meetings. Learn More Scientific Meetings Listen to leading scientists talk…

One of the world's most-cited multidisciplinary scientific serials, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences publishes cutting-edge research reports, commentaries, reviews, perspectives, and colloquium papers spanning the biological, physical, and social sciences. The journal is published daily and in weekly issues. Access to the current content is available by …