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The Social and Behavioral Dimensions of Environmental Policy

President Obama Addresses NAS Members at 150th Annual Meeting on Monday, April 29

National Academy of Sciences 1863-2013: Celebrating 150 Years of Service to the Nation

New Members and Foreign Associates Elected

The risks posed by climate change indicate a pressing need for action to limit the magnitude of climate change and to prepare for adapting to its impacts.

Information from the Academy about biological evolution--one of the foundations of modern science

Reports from the National Research Council provide the basis for new K-12 science education standards.

2013 Public Welfare Medal
Presented to Bill and Melinda Gates

At its 150th annual meeting, the National Academy of Sciences presented the 2013 Public Welfare Medal to Bill and Melinda Gates for improving the lives of millions by applying science to some of the world's most difficult global health challenges. Watch the video of the medal presentation and acceptance speeches.

Academy Elects New Members and Foreign Associates at its 150th Annual Meeting

The National Academy of Sciences announced the election of 84 new members and 21 foreign associates from 14 countries in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Newly elected members and foreign associates will appear in the online member directory later this summer. Read More »

NATIONAL ACADEMY of SCIENCES PROGRAMS

NATIONAL ACADEMY of SCIENCES MEMBERS

Barbara Schaal

Washington University

Elected to NAS: 1999

NAS Section: Evolutionary Biology

Using a variety of molecular markers in several plant species, my laboratory group and I study fundamental evolutionary process such as gene migration,...
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Stephen Fienberg

Carnegie Mellon University

Statistics

For over four decades, Stephen Fienberg has lived and breathed the science of statistics, using it to explore everything from lizard populations in the Bahamas to how to build a better census. In the process, his work has helped create better methods for conducting surveys and understanding the data they provide.
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