Hegemann elected by the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
On May 3, 2022, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) issued a press release announcing the election of 120 members and 30 international members, recognizing them for their outstanding and continuing research accomplishments. With the election, Hector Fellow Peter Hegemann becomes one of 517 International Members of the Academy of Sciences.
The National Academy of Sciences is a nonprofit society of distinguished scientists. Founded in 1863 by an act of Congress signed by President Abraham Lincoln, it advises the USA on science and technology.
On April 28, 2022, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAA&S) issued a press release announcing the election of 261 new members and 37 International Honorary Members. Hector Fellow Peter Hegemann is part of the distinguished scientists elected as part of the group of International Honorary Members. The official induction ceremony will take place in 2023.
Founded in 1780 at the initiative of John Adams and James Bowdoin, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is one of the oldest academies of science in the United States. Members are recognized for their achievements and leadership in the fields of science, the arts, industry, politics, and research.
We congratulate Peter Hegemann on these awards!