Dr. Barbara Landau is among the 84 newly elected members of the National Academy of Sciences, announced today, May 1, in recognition of their distinguished and continuing original research.

According to the NAS website, “Membership is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive. Current NAS membership totals approximately 2,300 members and nearly 470 foreign associates, of whom approximately 190 have received Nobel prizes.” http://www.nasonline.org/membership

NAS May 1, 2018 Press Release: http://www.nasonline.org/news-and-multimedia/news/May-1-2018-NAS-Election.html