Five professors from the University of California San Diego have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, a prestigious honor for U.S. scientists and engineers. Among the new members are Fan Chung from the Jacobs School of Engineering, Stephen Hedrick from the School of Biological Sciences, and Lisa Levin and Lynne Talley from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. They were recognized for their distinguished contributions to original research. Susan Kaech, an adjunct professor at the School of Biological Sciences and a professor at the Salk Institute, was also elected to the academy for her work in immunology and T cell research.
With their election, these professors join a prestigious group of UC San Diego faculty members who have been recognized by the National Academy of Sciences. Established by Congress in 1863, the academy serves as an official advisor to the federal government on science and technology matters. The induction of these new members reflects the university’s commitment to groundbreaking research and education in various scientific fields.
Being elected to the National Academy of Sciences is a significant achievement for professors in academia. Major research universities use the number of academy members within their faculty as a measure of the strength of their scientific research and education programs. This recognition further solidifies UC San Diego’s position as a leading institution for innovative research and academic excellence across various disciplines.