Martijn Wieling new member of the Global Young Academy

Martijn Wieling has been selected as a member of the Global Young Academy: https://globalyoungacademy.net/new-members-2019/

The new members will join GYA in late April 2019 for a tenure of five years.

The GYA provides a rallying point for outstanding young scientists from around the world to come together to address topics of global importance. As of 2014, the GYA has reached its full capacity with 200 members:leading young scientists, typically 3-10 years after their PhD, between 30 to 40 years of age, and in the early stages of their independent academic careers. Members are selected for their scientific excellence and their commitment to service, and serve five-year terms. Thus, as of 2018, the GYA counts 216 alumni in addition to its 200 members; together representing 83 countries. The vibrancy of this global organisation results from the energy of its members, who are passionate about the role of science in creating a better world (bron: https://globalyoungacademy.net/gya-in-brief/).