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AWARDS AND HONORSNational Academy of Sciences — Foreign AssociateThe National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit, self-perpetuating society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology and to their use for the general welfare. Upon the authority of the charter granted to it by the Congress in 1863, the Academy has a mandate that requires it to advise the federal government on scientific and technical matters. Members and foreign associates are elected in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Recipients (* indicates deceased)
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