The number of papers published in Nature and Science is widely recognized as one of the key indicators for measuring the international research influence of universities. During the period from May 18 to May 24, 2026, a total of 15 universities ranked within the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings published papers in Nature and Science. These 15 universities were from the United States (10), China (2), as well as the United Kingdom (1), Germany (1), and Australia (1). Among them, Stanford University, Harvard University, Peking University, New York University, University of Washington, and University of California, Santa Barbara each published 2 papers in either Nature or Science. Notably, Heidelberg University in Germany and Arizona State University in the United States each published their first Nature or Science paper of 2026 during this period. Expanding the time frame to January 1–May 24, 2026, a total of 100 universities ranked within the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings had published papers in Nature and Science. These included 35 U.S. universities, maintaining their dominant position at the core of global scientific output; 14 Chinese universities, firmly securing the second tier; and 13 U.K. universities, sustaining Europe’s leading position. Among these 100 universities, 16 institutions published 10 or more papers. Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranked first with 39 papers, including 27 in Nature and 12 in Science, while also leading globally in Nature publications. Stanford University followed closely with 35 papers, including 20 in Nature and 15 in Science, making it the university with the highest number of Science publications. Harvard University (26 papers), Peking University (22 papers), Tsinghua University (19 papers), the University of Science and Technology of China (16 papers), and Fudan University (15 papers) each published 15 or more papers, forming the second tier. Other universities with 10 or more Nature and Science papers included the University of Cambridge, Cornell University, University of California, Berkeley, Yale University, University of Oxford, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Zhejiang University, and University of Washington. The Nature and Science output of these 16 universities accounted for half of all publications produced by QS top 200 universities, demonstrating that global research resources and high-impact scientific achievements are becoming increasingly concentrated among elite institutions. Among them, 9 U.S. universities published a combined total of 165 papers, 5 Chinese universities published a combined total of 82 papers, and 2 U.K. universities published a combined total of 24 papers. Although the average output of top U.S. universities remains higher than that of Chinese institutions, Chinese universities have demonstrated a clear trend of collective breakthroughs in top-tier journals. Below is the list of QS top 200 universities that published 2 or more papers in Nature and Science between January 1 and May 24, 2026. Notes: QS 2026 top 200; Nature: Article, Review Article; Science: Research Article, Review, Special-Issue Research Article; first and/or corresponding author affiliations; each unique institution counted once per paper; print issues only; data through May 24, 2026.
The number of papers published in Nature and Science is widely recognized as one of the key indicators for measuring the international research influence of universities. During the period from May 11 to May 17, 2026, a total of 19 universities ranked within the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings published papers in Nature and Science. These 19 universities were from the United States (10), China (2), the United Kingdom (2), Switzerland (2), as well as Canada (1), Japan (1), and South Korea (1). Among them, Duke University published 2 papers in Nature, while the other 18 universities each published 1 paper in either Nature or Science. Notably, Brown University in the United States, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in South Korea, and Kyushu University in Japan each published their first Nature or Science paper of 2026 during this period. Expanding the time frame to January 1 to May 17, 2026, a total of 98 universities ranked within the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings had published 481 papers in Nature and Science. Among them, 34 U.S. universities published 243 papers, maintaining their dominant position in global scientific output; 14 Chinese universities published 115 papers, firmly securing second place; and 13 U.K. universities published 43 papers, sustaining Europe’s leading position. Among these 98 universities, 14 institutions published 10 or more papers. Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranked first with 38 papers, including 26 in Nature and 12 in Science, while also leading globally in Nature publications. Stanford University followed closely with 33 papers, including 20 in Nature and 13 in Science, making it the university with the highest number of Science publications. Harvard University (24 papers), Peking University (20 papers), Tsinghua University (18 papers), the University of Science and Technology of China (16 papers), and Fudan University (15 papers) each published 15 or more papers, forming the second tier. Other universities with 10 or more Nature and Science papers included the University of Cambridge, Cornell University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, Princeton University, and Zhejiang University. These 14 universities published a combined total of 242 papers, accounting for 50.3% of all publications from QS top 200 universities, highlighting a highly concentrated distribution of research output among leading institutions. Among them, 8 U.S. universities published 149 papers, 5 Chinese universities published 79 papers, and the sole U.K. representative, the University of Cambridge, published 14 papers. Although the average output of top U.S. universities remains higher than that of Chinese institutions, Chinese universities have demonstrated a clear trend of collective breakthroughs in top-tier journals. Below is the list of QS top 200 universities that published 2 or more papers in Nature and Science between January 1 and May 17, 2026. Notes: QS 2026 top 200; Nature: Article, Review Article; Science: Research Article, Review, Special-Issue Research Article; first and/or corresponding author affiliations; each unique institution counted once per paper; print issues only; data through April 26, 2026.
The number of papers published in Nature and Science is widely recognized as one of the key indicators for measuring the international research influence of universities. During the period from May 4 to May 10, 2026, a total of 19 universities ranked within the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings published papers in Nature and Science. These 19 universities were from the United States (9), the United Kingdom (4), China (2), the Netherlands (2), as well as Japan (1) and Austria (1). Among them, Harvard University published 2 papers, including 1 in Nature and 1 in Science. University of Bristol, Kyoto University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of California, Davis, University of Southern California, and University of York each recorded their first publication in Nature or Science in 2026. Expanding the time frame to January 1 to May 10, 2026, a total of 94 universities ranked within the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings had published 455 papers in Nature and Science. Among them, 32 U.S. universities published 226 papers, maintaining their dominant position in global scientific output; 14 Chinese universities published 113 papers, firmly securing second place; and 13 U.K. universities published 41 papers, sustaining Europe’s leading position. Among these 94 universities, 12 institutions published 10 or more papers. Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranked first with 37 papers, including 25 in Nature and 12 in Science. Stanford University followed closely with 32 papers, including 20 in Nature and 12 in Science. Together, these two universities alone accounted for 15% of all published papers. Harvard University, Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, and the University of Science and Technology of China each published 15 or more papers, forming the second tier. Other universities with notable output included University of Cambridge (14 papers), Cornell University (12 papers), University of California, Berkeley (11 papers), University of Pennsylvania (10 papers), and Zhejiang University (10 papers). These 12 universities published a combined total of 217 papers, accounting for 47.7% of all publications from QS top 200 universities, highlighting a highly concentrated distribution of research output among leading institutions. Among them, 6 U.S. universities published 126 papers, 5 Chinese universities published 77 papers, and the sole U.K. representative, University of Cambridge, published 14 papers. Although the average output of top U.S. universities remains higher than that of Chinese institutions, Chinese universities have demonstrated a clear trend of collective breakthroughs in top-tier journals. Below is the list of QS top 200 universities that published 2 or more papers in Nature and Science between January 1 and May 10, 2026. Notes: QS 2026 top 200; Nature: Article, Review Article; Science: Research Article, Review, Special-Issue Research Article; first and/or corresponding author affiliations; each unique institution counted once per paper; print issues only; data through April 26, 2026.
Recently, The Hertz Foundation announced 19 recipients of the 2026 Hertz Fellowship in the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Among the new fellows, 4 undergraduates are from Harvard University, and 2 undergraduates are from The Ohio State University. Among graduate students, 5 are from Harvard University, 4 each are from MIT and Stanford University, and 3 are from Princeton University. Below is the list of the 2026 Hertz Fellowship recipients: Awarded through a rigorous selection process honed over eight decades, the Hertz Fellowship is the nation’s most competitive doctoral fellowship in science and technology. Hertz Fellows receive up to five years of financial support — a stipend and full tuition equivalent — offering the rare freedom to pursue bold ideas and a community of influential peers dedicated to their success. The 2026 Hertz Fellows are pursuing solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in science and technology, including developing RNA-based tools to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria, building a satellite mission to locate the universe’s missing matter, creating AI systems that learn and reason like humans, and advancing quantum simulation to probe questions once thought purely theoretical. The new fellows represent a wide range of disciplines — astrophysics, quantum chemistry, robotics, plant science, neuroscience and more — and will conduct their doctoral research at some of the nation’s most distinguished research universities. The class also includes the latest Hertz Fellow to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point, continuing an enduring tradition of Hertz Fellows with distinguished military careers. In addition to financial support, the 19 new fellows join an interdisciplinary community of more than 1,300 Hertz Fellows worldwide, collectively responsible for some of the most significant scientific and technological progress of the past century. From the James Webb Space Telescope to global defense networks, and from advanced medical therapies to computational systems used by billions, Hertz Fellows turn groundbreaking research into real-world impact. About the Hertz FoundationThe Hertz Foundation is the nation’s preeminent nonprofit organization committed to advancing American scientific and technological leadership. For more than 60 years, it has stood as an unwavering pillar of independent support through the renowned Hertz Fellowship, cultivating a multidisciplinary network of innovators whose work has positively impacted millions of lives. Throughout the foundation’s 63-year history of awarding fellowships, more than 1,300 Hertz Fellows have established a remarkable track record. Their ranks include two Nobel laureates; recipients of 11 Breakthrough Prizes and three MacArthur Foundation awards; and winners of the Turing Award, the Fields Medal, the National Medal of Technology, the National Medal of Science and the Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award. In addition, 53 are members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, and 37 are fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Hertz Fellows hold more than 3,000 patents, have founded more than 375 companies and have created hundreds of thousands of science and technology jobs.
The internationally recognized QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE), and U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings serve as important windows for observing shifts in the global standing of universities. In 2026, all three rankings have been released: QS ranked 1,501 universities, THE ranked 2,191, and U.S. News ranked 2,250. Which universities lead comprehensively across all three rankings? Which countries and regions delivered standout performances? Based on the latest ranking data, we conducted a systematic review of both universities and countries/regions performance to present a panoramic view of the global university rankings landscape. Among the three rankings, a group of universities consistently remains at the very top of the pyramid. Data show that 33 universities ranked within the global top 50 across all three lists. These institutions are highly concentrated in a small number of countries and territories: 15 in the United States, 6 in the United Kingdom, 4 in China mainland, 2 each in Hong Kong,China, Singapore, and Canada, and 1 each in Australia and Switzerland. Among them, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Oxford, Stanford University, and Harvard University all consistently ranked within the top 5 across all three rankings, demonstrating particularly outstanding overall strength. MIT ranked No.1 in QS and No.2 in both THE and U.S. News; Oxford took the top spot in THE; Harvard was most favored by U.S. News, ranking No.1 globally.In addition, University of Cambridge has maintained a solid position within the top 10 across all three rankings, ranking No. 6 in QS, No. 3 in THE, and No. 5 in U.S. News, respectively. However, the same university often ranks quite differently across different lists. For example, University College London ranks as high as No.7 in U.S. News but drops to No.22 in THE; meanwhile, Caltech ranks No.7 in THE but only No.23 in U.S. News. Behind such ranking “misalignments” lie fundamental differences in methodology. QS places greater weight on employer reputation and internationalization; U.S. News emphasizes academic reputation and research output, particularly favoring comprehensive research universities with strong publication records in top journals; THE attempts to strike a balance between teaching and research. Zooming out from elite universities to the broader landscape, the three rankings reveal a more multidimensional picture. The United States leads by a wide margin in both the number of ranked institutions and their positions across all three rankings. In the QS top 50, U.S. universities account for 15 spots; in the THE top 50, 23 spots; and in the U.S. News top 50, 22 spots. More importantly, the U.S. advantage is not limited to the very top but is also reflected in its depth. Within the U.S. News top 200, 61 American universities are represented—more than double that of second-place China mainland (27)—highlighting the country’s overwhelming dominance in research reputation and academic influence. The United Kingdom has relatively fewer universities overall, but its top institutions are highly concentrated. The UK has 7 universities in the QS top 50 and 6 each in the THE and U.S. News top 50. Universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, and UCL are almost consistently ranked within the top 10 across major rankings. This pattern reflects the distinctly “elite-oriented” nature of British higher education. Universities in China mainland represent the most closely watched rising force. China Mainland has 5 universities each in the QS and THE top 50, and 4 in the U.S. News top 50. Even more noteworthy, 27 China mainland’s universities rank within the U.S. News top 200, surpassing both the UK (22) and Germany (9), second only to the United States. This suggests that China’s international competitiveness in higher education is expanding from isolated peaks to broader systemic strength. The Netherlands, Switzerland and Singapore are quintessential examples of “small but sophisticated”.In the QS rankings, all 13 ranked Dutch universities placed within the top 500, with 9 breaking into the top 200. In THE, among Switzerland’s 12 ranked institutions, 2 secured positions within the top 50 and 9 ranked in the top 500. In U.S. News, Singapore had only 4 ranked universities, yet 2 of them placed within the global top 50. In sharp contrast is India. India has 54, 128, and 118 universities listed in QS, THE, and U.S. News respectively, reflecting impressive scale. However, only 10, 4, and 0 of these institutions rank within the top 500 in the respective rankings. This means that while India has a large number of ranked institutions, the vast majority are positioned near the lower end of global rankings, with relatively scarce top-tier resources. However, rankings are merely tools, not answers. No single ranking can fully capture the complete picture of a university. They are more like mirrors, reflecting the preferences of the evaluators rather than the full reality of the institutions being evaluated. Therefore, rankings can serve as a starting point for understanding a university, but they should never be regarded as the final word. Data Note: All data are based on the 2026 editions of the QS, THE, and U.S. News world university rankings. Universities are not ordered by priority and are for reference only. Charts display only universities ranked within the top 50 across all three rankings and selected countries/regions, and do not represent the full dataset.
The number of papers published in Nature and Science is widely recognized as one of the key indicators for measuring the international research influence of universities. During the period from April 27 to May 3, 2026, a total of 7 universities ranked within the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings published papers in Nature (Science had no new publications during this period). These 7 universities were from China (3), the United States (2), the United Kingdom (1), and Germany (1). Among them, the University of Oxford and the University of Pennsylvania each published 2 papers in Nature. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, City University of Hong Kong, Nanjing University, RWTH Aachen University, and The Ohio State University each published 1 paper in Nature. Notably, this marks RWTH Aachen University’s first paper published in Nature or Science in 2026. Expanding the time frame to January 1 to May 3, 2026, a total of 88 universities ranked within the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings had published 426 papers in Nature and Science. Among them, 29 U.S. universities published 209 papers, maintaining their dominant position in global scientific output; 14 Chinese universities published 110 papers, firmly securing second place; and 11 U.K. universities published 36 papers, sustaining Europe’s leading position. Among these 88 universities, 11 institutions published 10 or more papers. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ranked first with 32 papers, including 24 in Nature and 8 in Science. Stanford University followed closely with 31 papers, including 12 in Science, making it the university with the highest number of Science publications. Together, these two universities alone accounted for 15% of all published papers. Harvard University, Peking University, Tsinghua University, and the University of Science and Technology of China each published 15 or more papers, forming the second tier. Other universities with notable output included Fudan University (14 papers), University of Cambridge (13 papers), Cornell University (12 papers), University of California, Berkeley (10 papers), and Zhejiang University (10 papers). These 11 universities published a combined total of 193 papers, accounting for 45% of all publications from QS top 200 universities, highlighting a highly concentrated distribution of research output among leading institutions. Among them, 5 U.S. universities published 106 papers, 5 Chinese universities published 74 papers, and the sole U.K. representative, the University of Cambridge, published 13 papers. Although the average output of top U.S. institutions remains higher than that of their Chinese counterparts, China has demonstrated a clear trend of collective breakthroughs in top-tier journals. Below is the list of QS top 200 universities that published 2 or more papers in Nature and Science between January 1 and May 3, 2026. Notes: QS 2026 top 200; Nature: Article, Review Article; Science: Research Article, Review, Special-Issue Research Article; first and/or corresponding author affiliations; each unique institution counted once per paper; print issues only; data through April 26, 2026.
The number of papers published in Nature and Science is widely recognized as one of the key indicators for measuring the international research influence of universities. During the period from April 20 to April 26, 2026, a total of 19 universities ranked within the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings published papers in Nature and Science. Among them, Harvard University, University of Cambridge, Cornell University, and Fudan University each published 2 papers. Harvard University and Fudan University each published 1 paper in Nature and 1 paper in Science, while both papers published by the University of Cambridge and Cornell University were in Nature. In addition, Stanford University, University of Oxford, National University of Singapore, Peking University, The University of Melbourne, McGill University, University of California, Los Angeles, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Duke University, City University of Hong Kong, University of California, San Diego, Pennsylvania State University, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of California, Santa Barbara, and Wuhan University each published 1 paper. Expanding the time frame to January 1 to April 26, 2026, a total of 87 universities ranked within the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings had published 417 papers in Nature and Science. Among them, 29 U.S. universities published 206 papers, 14 Chinese universities published 107 papers, and 11 U.K. universities published 34 papers. Among these 87 universities, 11 institutions published 10 or more papers. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ranked first with 32 papers, including 24 in Nature and 8 in Science. Stanford University followed closely with 31 papers, including 12 in Science, making it the university with the highest number of Science publications. Together, these two universities alone accounted for 15% of all published papers. Harvard University, Peking University, Tsinghua University, and the University of Science and Technology of China each published 15 or more papers. Other universities with notable output included Fudan University (14 papers), University of Cambridge (13 papers), Cornell University (12 papers), University of California, Berkeley (10 papers), and Zhejiang University (10 papers). Among these 11 universities, 5 U.S. universities published a combined total of 106 papers, 5 Chinese universities published 74 papers, and the sole U.K. representative, the University of Cambridge, published 13 papers. Below is the list of QS top 200 universities that published 2 or more papers in Nature and Science between January 1 and April 26, 2026. Notes: QS 2026 top 200; Nature: Article, Review Article; Science: Research Article, Review, Special-Issue Research Article; first and/or corresponding author affiliations; each unique institution counted once per paper; print issues only; data through April 26, 2026.
Since its first award in 1901, the Nobel Prize has upheld the principle of “the greatest benefit to humankind” and has become one of the highest honors for global scientific research and academic innovation. The prize was originally established in five categories—physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace—and was expanded in 1968 with the addition of the Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. From 1901 to 2025, the Nobel Prize has been awarded 633 times, with a total of 1,026 individuals and organizations receiving this distinction. A laureate’s affiliation at the time of the award is often regarded as a direct reflection of an institution’s research environment and ability to attract top talent. Based on the “Affiliation at the time of the award” data published on the official Nobel Prize website for all laureates from 1901 to 2025, we conducted a systematic analysis of university affiliations to identify which institutions have truly served as “cradles of Nobel laureates.” The data show that among the 1,026 Nobel laureates, 232 received the Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 230 in Physics, and 200 in Chemistry, with these prizes typically shared by two or three laureates. Due to its later establishment, the Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences has had only 99 laureates. In addition, 272 laureates—primarily from Literature and Peace—had no recorded institutional affiliation at the time of the award. Among the remaining 754 laureates with affiliation data, 598 were affiliated with universities, representing 171 institutions. University-affiliated laureates accounted for as much as 79% of the total. (If a laureate had multiple affiliations, each institution was counted separately.) In terms of cumulative university-affiliated laureates, Harvard University ranks first globally with 38 counts, including 9 in Physics, 7 in Chemistry, 14 in Physiology or Medicine, and 8 in Economic Sciences, demonstrating both balanced and world-leading research strength. University of Cambridge follows with 31 counts, including 12 in Chemistry, 8 in Physics, and 7 in Physiology or Medicine, continuing the legacy of institutions such as the Cavendish Laboratory. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University are tied for third with 26 counts each; MIT performs particularly strongly in Economic Sciences (10) and Physics (8), while Stanford excels in Physics (10) and Chemistry (8). Other universities with 10 or more counts include University of California, Berkeley (23), University of Chicago (22), California Institute of Technology (19), Columbia University (18), Princeton University (18), Rockefeller University (13), University of Oxford (12), and Yale University (10). Notably, universities with at least 10 cumulative counts contributed a total of 256 counts, accounting for 41% of all university-affiliated Nobel counts, highlighting a strong concentration effect among top institutions. Among the top 10 universities by Nobel counts, 8 are located in the United States, reflecting the country’s long-standing advantage in research infrastructure and academic environment. A closer look at Nobel Prize fields further reveals the distinct academic profiles of leading universities. In Physics, Stanford University and Princeton University are tied for first with 10 counts each. In Chemistry, University of Cambridge ranks first with 12 counts, underscoring its enduring dominance in the basic sciences. In Physiology or Medicine, Harvard University leads with 14 counts, followed by Rockefeller University with 9. Notably, all 13 of Rockefeller’s Nobel counts come exclusively from Physiology or Medicine and Chemistry, highlighting its strong specialization in the life sciences. In Economic Sciences, the University of Chicago stands far ahead of all other institutions with 15 laureates, demonstrating the enduring influence of the Chicago School. Because Nobel Prizes are often awarded with a substantial time lag—typically recognizing research conducted 20 to 30 years earlier—this analysis serves only as a lens through which to observe the global landscape of basic science and frontier research. Which university will produce the next generation of Nobel laureates? Only time will tell. Data Notes: This analysis covers all Nobel laureates’ affiliations at the time of the award from 1901 to 2025. A total of 272 laureates had no recorded institutional affiliation. If a laureate was affiliated with multiple institutions, each institution was counted separately. Universities listed separately due to name variations or campus differences were reasonably consolidated during data analysis.
On April 28 (local time), The National Academy of Sciences announced the election of 120 members and 25 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. An analysis of the institutional affiliations of the 120 newly elected members shows that 106 members are affiliated with universities, representing a total of 46 institutions. University-affiliated members account for as much as 88% of the total, underscoring the dominant role of higher education institutions in this year’s election. (If a member has multiple affiliations, each institution is counted separately.) Harvard University had the largest number of newly elected members this year, with 13 scholars elected in total, including six from Harvard Medical School, highlighting Harvard’s leadership in medical research. Princeton University and Stanford University each had eight scholars elected, also delivering outstanding results. University of California, Berkeley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Texas System recorded six, five, and four newly elected members, respectively. In addition, four universities each had three members elected, 14 universities each had two members elected, and 22 universities each had one member elected. Among the 25 newly elected international members, 21 are affiliated with universities, involving a total of 20 institutions. (If a member has multiple affiliations, each institution is counted separately.) Australian National University, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and University of Copenhagen each had two members elected. In terms of nationality, Australia had the highest representation, with five elected members. About The National Academy of Sciences National Academy of Sciences was established in 1863 by an Act of Congress signed by Abraham Lincoln as a private, nongovernmental institution to advise the nation on issues related to science and technology. Members are elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding contributions to research. Election to the National Academy of Sciences recognizes distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Membership is widely regarded as a mark of excellence in science and is considered one of the highest honors a scientist can receive. The NAS currently has approximately 2,700 members and 500 international members, around 200 of whom have received Nobel Prizes.
Recently, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced its newly elected members in 2026. A total of 252 individuals from academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, and research were elected in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields. The newly elected members are distributed across five classes: Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and Arts, and Leadership, Policy, and Communications. These are further divided into 31 sections, with an additional 2 members classified as Interdisciplinary. Among the five classes, Humanities and Arts has the largest number of newly elected members, with 56, followed by Social and Behavioral Sciences with 55, and Biological Sciences with 50. At the section level, each section has between 6 and 10 newly elected members. The sections with the highest number of new members (10 each) are Evolution and Ecology under Biological Sciences, Anthropology and Archaeology under Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Scientific, Cultural, and Nonprofit Leadership under Leadership, Policy, and Communications. Among the elected members, 177 are affiliated with 83 universities, accounting for as much as 70.2%, indicating the dominant role of higher education institutions in this election. Harvard University has the highest number of elected members, with 8. It is followed by Columbia University, Princeton University, University of California, Berkeley, and Yale University, each with 7 elected members. The University of California, Irvine, the University of Cambridge, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison each have 5 or more elected members. In addition, 6 universities have 4 elected members each, 8 universities have 3 each, 12 universities have 2 each, and 48 universities have 1 each. Among the 83 universities, in addition to those in the United States, scholars from universities in 10 other countries—including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Israel, Australia, and China—were also elected. The United Kingdom has the largest number of elected members among these countries, with the University of Cambridge alone contributing 5 members. Meanwhile, the sections of elected members often reflects the academic strengths of their institutions. Taking Harvard University as an example, its elected members span sections such as Religious Studies；Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Earth Sciences; Medical Sciences; Political Science; Education…… highlighting Harvard’s strengths in these areas. About the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences honors excellence and convenes leaders from every field of human endeavor to examine new ideas, address issues of importance to the nation and the world, and work together “to cultivate every art and science which may tend to advance the interest, honor, dignity, and happiness of a free, independent, and virtuous people.” Academy members include those who discover and advance knowledge and those who apply knowledge to the problems of society. More than 14,500 members have been elected since 1780.
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