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The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a private, nonprofit organization of the country’s leading researchers. The NAS recognizes and promotes outstanding science through election to membership; publication in its journal, PNAS; and its awards, programs, and special activities. Through the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the NAS provides objective, science-based advice on critical issues affecting the nation. Read More»

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Election to membership in the NAS is considered one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive. Read more about our members and their contributions to science.

Cancer biologist          Lisa Coussens is featured among Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s list of women who have shaped the field of public health.

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A new report offers recommendations for the EPA’s use of Title 42 Special Hiring Authority to enhance its scientific workforce.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)

PNAS is one of the world’s most-cited and comprehensive multidisciplinary scientific journals, publishing more than 3,200 research papers annually. The journal’s content spans the biological, physical, and social sciences and is global in scope.

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PNAS Nexus

PNAS Nexus is an open access scientific journal focused on the publication of high-quality original research from across the biological, medical, physical, social, and political sciences, and engineering and mathematics. Of particular interest are those articles with broad, interdisciplinary appeal. 

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