Two UNC-Chapel Hill scientists elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Posted May 9, 2016
Two scientists from UNC have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies that includes some of the world’s most accomplished scholars, scientists, writers, artists, and leaders. The addition of Joel Kingsolver, Ph.D. and Keith Burridge, Ph.D. brings the number of current faculty who have been elected to the academy to 38. (UNC.edu)

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