Ten former IAS scholars—and one who will join the Institute in the fall—have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The Schools of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Science are represented in the 2026 cohort. Announced each spring, NAS membership represents a unique honor in recognition of original research.
In 2012, Hao Huang, Member
(2012–13) and Visitor (2013–14) in the School of Mathematics,
first learned about the sensitivity conjecture over lunch at the
Institute from Michael Saks, a
Visitor (2005–06) in the School. Speaking with
Quanta...
Scott Aaronson, former
Member in the School of Mathematics, discusses the capabilities and
limits of quantum computers, common misconceptions, and fundamental
science with Craig Cannon of Y Combinator.
