The National Academy of Sciences announces the selection of one hundred sixty two of the nation’s brightest young scientists from industry, academia, and government to take part in the National ...

This year’s Annual Meeting will be held from Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26. Although in-person attendance is limited to NAS members, several sessions and ceremonies will be livestreamed ...

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A prominent protein biochemist and cell biologist with a strong commitment to the improvement of science and mathematics education, Bruce Alberts was awarded the National Medal of Science by President ...

Awarded for original scientific work of intrinsic scientific importance and with significant, beneficial applications in industry. The recipient is awarded a $25,000 prize. Ilya Sutskever, co-founder ...

Jue Chen is a structural biologist and biochemist who focuses her research on ATP-driven transporters. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Ohio University, and Ph.D. in biochemistry ...

Kelly Chibale is a full Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Cape Town (UCT) where he holds the Neville Isdell Chair in African-centric Drug Discovery & Development. He is also a ...

Our policy work is conducted through the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Each year, more than 6,000 experts—including members of the National Academy of Sciences, the ...

Mark Nelson is known for his research on ion channels and calcium signaling in smooth muscle and endothelial cells, particularly for his work on electrical and local calcium signaling in the brain ...

The NAE has announced the election of 130 regular members and 28 international members. Election to the Academy is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Academy ...

The ethology and neurobiology of vocal learning. Mechanisms and significance of neurogenesis and neuronal replacement in the juvenile and adult brain. The repair of damaged central nervous circuits.

Renowned evolutionary biologist Neil H. Shubin took office on July 1 as the president of the National Academy of Sciences. “I ...