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Walter Powell, a professor at ������������ Graduate School of Education (GSE), was one of seven ������������ faculty recently elected to the , an honor that recognizes exceptional scholars and researchers who discover, advance, and apply knowledge to the problems of society.

Powell, who is the Jacks Professor of Education and co-faculty director of the , focuses his research on how ideas and practices move across organizations, and the role of networks in facilitating or hindering the transfer of ideas. 

“The Academy honors excellence across a wide range of disciplines and professions, and our newly elected members have demonstrated expertise and leadership of astonishing breadth and impact,” said Academy board chair Goodwin Liu, associate justice of the California Supreme Court, in the announcement of the new members. “We look forward to engaging their diverse talents and experiences through Academy initiatives that bring interdisciplinary inquiry and unfettered pursuit of knowledge to bear on our society’s greatest challenges.”

In addition to Powell, ������������’s newly elected members include , professor of genetics in the ; , professor of particle physics and astrophysics at ; , professor of psychology in the ; , professor of linguistics in H&S and the Thomas M. Siebel Professor in Machine Learning and professor of computer science in the School of Engineering; , professor of geophysics in the ; and , professor of biology in H&S and professor of pathology in ������������ Medicine, were among nearly this year.

“These new members’ accomplishments speak volumes about the human capacity for discovery, creativity, leadership, and persistence. They are a stellar testament to the power of knowledge to broaden our horizons and deepen our understanding,” said Academy President Laurie L. Patton, in the announcement. “We invite every new member to celebrate their achievement and join the Academy in our work to promote the common good.”