25 Years of Nobel Laureates: Celebrating NAS Members Awarded the Nobel Prize Since 2000

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Each October, the world turns its attention to Stockholm as the Nobel Prizes are announced. For the National Academy of Sciences, it is also a moment to celebrate our members whose groundbreaking discoveries have reshaped our understanding of the world and improved lives across the globe. 

Since 2000, more than 185 NAS members have been recognized with Nobel Prizes across physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, and economic sciences. Their work spans the cosmos to the cell, from decoding the mysteries of the universe to transforming medicine and technology. 

Highlights from the Past 25 Years 

• Understanding the Universe through the discovery of dark energy and acceleration of the cosmos, the detection of gravitational waves, and the imaging of black holes.
• Revolutionizing medicine with breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy, the development CRISPR gene-editing, and the creation of mRNA vaccine platforms.
• Transforming chemistry by pioneering new approaches in catalysis, nanotechnology, and rechargeable battery technology.
• Advancing economics through new analyses of causal relationships, banking and financial crises, and women’s labor market outcomes, as well as through experimental approaches to alleviating global poverty and integrating climate change into long-run macroeconomic models.

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These laureates embody the Academy’s mission: advancing outstanding science for the benefit of society. Their stories reflect not only individual brilliance but also the collaborative spirit of scientific discovery. 

Explore the full list of NAS members awarded Nobel Prizes since 2000. 

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