The American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced today that four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members have been elected to the national honorary society and research center.
The inductees include social psychologist Patricia Devine and cognitive neuroscientist Mark Seidenberg.
The election recognizes the UW–Madison scholars’ accomplishments in their respective fields. They join nearly 250 other newly elected members across academia, the arts, industry, policy, research and science.
“These new members’ accomplishments speak volumes about the human capacity for discovery, creativity, leadership and persistence,” says Academy President Laurie L. Patton. “They are a stellar testament to the power of knowledge to broaden our horizons and deepen our understanding.”
Patricia Devine is the Kenneth and Mamie Clark Professor of Psychology and the Social Area Group Chair in the Department of Psychology. Her research is focused on developing effective strategies for addressing unintentional prejudice and stereotyping in everyday life, particularly related to gender, age and physical appearance. Devine is the principal investigator for the Prejudice and Intergroup Relations Lab.
Seidenberg is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology. His research addresses the fundamental questions about the nature of language and how it is acquired, used and represented in the brain. He studies spoken language and comprehension, how children learn to read, the causes of dyslexia and ways to address educational achievement gaps. Seidenberg co-directs the Language & Cognitive Neuroscience Lab.
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded in 1780 to honor excellence in American scholarship and to serve the public good through new ideas that address national and global challenges. Induction ceremonies for new members will take place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in October.