UC San Diego’s Scientific Luminaries Inducted into the National Academy of Sciences: A Milestone for Academic Excellence

Five professors from the University of California San Diego have been recognized for their distinguished contributions to original research and inducted into the prestigious National Academy of Sciences. Among them 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.

Their election marks a significant achievement for UC San Diego’s commitment to groundbreaking research and education in various scientific fields. Established by Congress in 1863, the National Academy of Sciences serves as an official advisor to the federal government on science and technology matters. This recognition further solidifies UC San Diego’s position as a leading institution for innovative research and academic excellence across various disciplines.

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. With this recognition, UC San Diego joins a prestigious group of faculty members who have been recognized by the National Academy of Sciences, reflecting its commitment to excellence in scientific research and education.