Five UC San Diego Faculty Members Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Sciences, Further Securing Their Position as a Leading Institution for Scientific Research and Education

The University of California San Diego has recently welcomed five new members to the National Academy of Sciences, a prestigious group that recognizes distinguished contributions to original research. Among these new inductees 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. 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.

The National Academy of Sciences was established by Congress in 1863 and serves as an official advisor to the federal government on science and technology matters. As such, this recognition is a significant achievement for UC San Diego faculty members, as it reflects their commitment to groundbreaking research and education in various scientific fields.

Being inducted into the National Academy of Sciences is a testament to UC San Diego’s position as a leading institution for innovative research and academic excellence across various disciplines. Major research universities often use the number of academy members within their faculty as a measure of their strength in scientific research and education programs. With these new additions, UC San Diego continues to solidify its reputation as a hub for cutting-edge scientific discovery.