American Academy of Arts and Sciences elects 204 new members
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences today announced the election of 204 new members, including 16 from Harvard University. The new members include some of the world’s most accomplished scholars, scientists, writers, artists, and civic, corporate, and philanthropic leaders. One of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies, the Academy is also a leading center for independent policy research. Members contribute to Academy publications and studies of science and technology policy, energy and global security, social policy and American institutions, and the humanities, arts, and education. Members from Harvard: Joanna Aizenberg, Amy Smith Berylson Professor of Materials Science Graham T. Allison Jr., Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at Harvard Kennedy School Bruce Palmer Bean, Robert Winthrop Professor of Neurobiology Michael P. Brenner, Glover Professor of Applied Mathematics and Applied Physics and Professor of Physics Raj Chetty, William Henry Bloomberg Professor of Economics Elazer Reuven Edelman, professor of medicine Andrew David Gordon, Lee and Juliet Folger Fund Professor of History Helen...