Two Faculty Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Academy, founded in 1780, honors excellence and leadership

Two Kavli ENSI faculty have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

"Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences honors excellence and convenes leaders to examine new ideas, address issues of importance to the nation and the world, and advance the public good."

"For more than 240 years, the Academy has been electing and engaging exceptional individuals. This year’s election of 261 new members continues a tradition of recognizing accomplishments and leadership in academia, the arts, industry, public policy, and research."

Kavli Institute’s new member are:

Alessandra Lanzara

Omar Yaghi

"The American Academy of Arts & Sciences, founded in 1780, is both an honorary society that recognizes and celebrates the excellence of its members and an independent research center convening leaders from across disciplines, professions, and perspectives to address significant challenges."

Complete list of 2022 new members is HERE.