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Congratulationis to Professor Alison Butler who is one of three UC Santa Barbara professors who has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, an honor among the highest a scientist can achieve. The organization offers membership to scientists in recognition of distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
“Our UC Santa Barbara community is so honored and proud to congratulate Professors Butler, Church and Hawker,” said Chancellor Henry T. Yang. “Election by one’s peers to the National Academy of Sciences is a deeply meaningful recognition of years of hard work, pioneering research and unique contributions to science and our society. We are inspired by their achievements and delighted to see our distinguished colleagues honored in this way.”