Membership into the National Academy of Sciences is one of the highest honors a scientist can receive. Members are elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Membership is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive. Although many names are suggested informally, only academy members may submit formal nominations. Currently, a maximum of 84 members may be elected annually.
View a listing of Baylor NAS members below:
Hugo J Bellen
D.V.M., Ph.D.
Distinguished Service Professor
Mary K. Estes
Ph.D.
Distinguished Service Professor
Margaret A. Goodell
Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Martin M. Matzuk
M.D., Ph.D.
Department Chair
Huda Yahya Zoghbi
M.D.
Professor