Five professors from the University of California San Diego have been recognized for their distinguished contributions to original research with their election to the National Academy of Sciences. This prestigious honor, which is only bestowed upon U.S. scientists and engineers, underscores the university’s commitment to groundbreaking research and education in various scientific fields.
Among those elected 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 for her work in immunology and T cell research.
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. This recognition further solidifies UC San Diego’s position as a leading institution for innovative research and academic excellence across various disciplines. The induction of these new members reflects the university’s commitment to advancing knowledge in fields such as engineering, biology, oceanography, and immunology through original research.
