Two professors from Arizona State University have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, one of the best honors awarded to scientists within the United States.
The academy announced this week that 120 new members and 25 worldwide members have been chosen for 2026, recognizing “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.”
Among the newly elected members are ASU’s Robert E. Page Jr. and Amber Wutich, each well known for influential, cross-disciplinary analysis that has formed their fields.
Membership within the National Academy of Sciences is extensively thought-about one of the highest honors in science, with members elected by their friends for distinctive contributions.
“Amber and Rob are deeply respected scholars and educators at ASU, recognized as leaders in their fields and true stewards of the ASU Charter,” mentioned Nancy Gonzales, government vp and college provost.
“They advance discovery at the highest levels while ensuring their work delivers meaningful impact in the world. Their election to the National Academy of Sciences is a well-deserved recognition of their extraordinary contributions and reflects the caliber of faculty who define ASU as a leading research institution committed to excellence, innovation and public value.”
Leaders in life sciences and water insecurity
Page, provost emeritus and University Professor in ASU’s School of Life Sciences, is an internationally acknowledged professional in evolutionary biology and the conduct of social bugs, notably honeybees. His analysis has superior understanding of genetics, social group and the evolution of complicated behaviors in insect societies.
Using the honeybee as a mannequin, Page has dissected their complicated foraging division of labor in any respect ranges of organic group from gene networks to complicated social interactions.
Wutich is a Regents Professor, President’s Professor, director of the Center for Global Health within the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at ASU and (*2*).
Her analysis focuses on water insecurity, international well being and human adaptation to environmental stress. Wutich directs the Global Ethnohydrology Study, a cross-cultural examine of water data and administration in 20-plus nations. Her work has influenced each educational analysis and real-world coverage in weak communities worldwide.
Elevating ASU’s nationwide analysis profile
Their election provides to a rising roster of ASU college who’ve been acknowledged by the National Academy of Sciences, reflecting the college’s college excellence achievements throughout disciplines.
The 2026 class additional strengthens ASU’s place as a serious contributor to high-impact analysis and innovation, notably in areas addressing complicated international challenges.
Election to the academy locations Page and Wutich amongst an elite group of scientists charged with advancing data and advising the nation on vital scientific points. The National Academy of Sciences was based in 1863 beneath a congressional constitution signed by President Abraham Lincoln. It acknowledges achievement in science by election to membership, and — together with the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Medicine — it serves as a key advisor to the federal authorities on issues of science, engineering and well being.