Member of the National Academy of Sciences

Member of the National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, D.C.
Awarded fordistinguished and continuing achievements in original research
Sponsored byNational Academy of Sciences
DateAnnually since 1863 (1863)
LocationWashington, D.C.
CountryUnited States
Total no. of members2,382 members
484 international members
Websitenasonline.org/member-directory

Membership of the National Academy of Sciences is an award granted to scientists that the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) of the United States judges to have made “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research”. Membership is a mark of excellence in science and one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive.

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