Two scientists from the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences were among the three UW-Madison professors elected to the National Academy of Sciences this month. The two CALS electees include biochemist Richard Amasino and geneticist Barry Ganetzky.

Election to the 143-year-old NAS is considered one of the highest honors that can be accorded to an American scientist.

Click here to read a full press release on the election of the three new UW-Madison NAS members.