New NAS members include Mary Beckerle, Lieping Chen, Alan D’Andrea, Katherine High, Olufunmilayo Olopade, Celeste Simon, Eileen White

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The National Academy of Sciences announced the election of 120 members. Of the new members 59 are women, the most elected in a single year. 

“The historic number of women elected this year reflects the critical contributions that they are making in many fields of science, as well as a concerted effort by our Academy to recognize those contributions and the essential value of increasing diversity in our ranks,” National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt said in a statement.  

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The National Academy of Medicine announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.

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