Richard Taylor and Bruce Kovner Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Richard Taylor, Professor in the School of Mathematics at the Institute for Advanced Study, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Bruce Kovner, an Institute Trustee and Chairman of Caxton Alternative Management LP, is also among the 220 new members elected to the Academy in 2012, as are eight former Institute Members and Visitors. Founded in 1780 by leaders of the American Revolution, the Academy's membership of scholars, scientists, artists, and civic leaders includes twenty-three of the Institute's current Faculty and Emeriti.