Friday, May 7, 2021
The Academy of Arts & Sciences recently announced the election of 252 new members to a group that comprises scholars, leaders, artists, and innovators confronting urgent challenges facing the world.
Congratulations to Deborah Willis (University Professor and Chair, Department of Photography and Imaging) and Suzan-Lori Parks (Professor, Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing) on being elected to these esteemed positions.
Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences honors excellence and convenes leaders from every field of human endeavor to examine new ideas, address issues of importance to the nation and the world, and work together, as expressed in our charter, “to cultivate every art and science which may tend to advance the interest, honor, dignity, and happiness of a free, independent, and virtuous people.” The Academy's studies have helped set the direction of research and analysis in science and technology policy, global security and international affairs, social policy, education, and the humanities.