The National Academy of Sciences elects Ben Feringa as one of their foreign associates
On Tuesday 30 April the National Academy of Sciences announced the election of 100 new members and 25 foreign associates in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Professor Ben Feringa is one of the elected foreign associates. You can find an overview of the elected members on the website of the National Academy of Sciences.
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a private, non-profit society of distinguished scholars. The NAS is charged with providing independent, objective advice to the nation on matters related to science and technology. Scientists are elected by their peers to membership in the NAS for outstanding contributions to research. The NAS is committed to furthering science in America, and its members are active contributors to the international scientific community. Nearly 500 members of the NAS have won Nobel Prizes.| Last modified: | 02 May 2019 12.24 p.m. |
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