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Kenyan research scientist joins the National Academy of Sciences • May 14, 2025, 6:27 AM ET (The Standard)

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Also Known As NAS
Date March 3, 1863 - present
Areas Of Involvement science • technology
Related People Marcia McNutt • Bruce Alberts • Charles Henry Davis

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