Jan 22, 2025 · The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a private, nonprofit organization of the country’s leading researchers, recognizing and promoting outstanding science.

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. …

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 …

Mission As described more fully in the NAS Strategic Plan, our mission is: Recognizing and elevating outstanding science Fostering the broad understanding of science Overseeing the …

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 …

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, …

The 2025 award recipients have been announced. The recipients will be honored in a ceremony on Sunday, April 27 during the National Academy of Sciences' 162nd annual meeting. The …

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 …

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Apr 27, 2024 · The NAS annual meeting takes place each April in Washington, DC. Highlights include the induction of recently elected members, the presentation of awards recognizing …