May 10, 2006: For Immediate Release
Contact: Bahram Rajaee, (202) 483-2512

Washington, DC--The American Academy of Arts and Sciences recently announced the election of 175 new Fellows and 20 new Foreign Honorary Members.  Seven political scientists were included among the 195 scholars, scientists, artists, civic, corporate and philanthropic leaders from 24 states and 13 countries:

• Nathaniel Beck, New York University 
• Michael C. Dawson, University of Chicago
• Lee Epstein, Washington University in St. Louis 
• David A. Lake, University of California, San Diego 
• Keith T. Poole, University of California, San Diego
• John E. Roemer, Yale University
• Pierre Hassner, Institut D'Etudes Politiques, Paris, France (Foreign Honorary Member)

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome these outstanding leaders in their fields to the Academy," said Academy President Patricia Meyer Spacks. "Fellows are selected through a highly competitive process that recognizes individuals who have made preeminent contributions to their disciplines and to society at large."

"Throughout its history, the Academy has convened the leading thinkers of the day, from diverse perspectives, to participate in projects and studies that advance the public good," added Chief Executive Officer Leslie Berlowitz. "I am confident that this distinguished class of new Fellows will continue that tradition of cherishing knowledge and shaping the future."

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The American Political Science Association (est. 1903) is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and has over 14,000 members in 80 countries. For more information about political science research visit the APSA's media website, www.politicalsciencenews.org.