The American Academy of Arts & Sciences (AAAS) has announced the election of its newest members, which includes ALI members Danielle K. Citron of University of Virginia School of Law, Matthew L. M. Fletcher of University of Michigan Law School, James Forman Jr. of Yale Law School, William C. Hubbard of University of South Carolina School of Law, and Carol S. Steiker of Harvard Law School.
From the announcement:
In 1780, the Academy’s founders – including John Adams and John Hancock – envisioned an organization that would recognize accomplished individuals and engage them in addressing the greatest challenges facing the young nation. The first members elected to the Academy in 1781 included Benjamin Franklin and George Washington.
Today, the Academy continues to be both an honorary society, electing new members from the non-profit, private, and public sectors, and an independent policy organization with initiatives in the arts, democracy, education, global affairs, and science.
When announcing this year’s new members, Academy President?David W. Oxtoby?said, “With the election of these members, the Academy is honoring excellence, innovation, and leadership and recognizing a broad array of stellar accomplishments. We hope every new member celebrates this achievement and joins our work advancing the common good.”
Academy members are leaders in the arts and sciences, business, philanthropy, and public affairs. They are based across the United States and around the world. These elected members explore challenges facing society, identify solutions, and promote nonpartisan recommendations that advance the public good.
View the full list of newly elected members here.