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* The signatories are the elected members of the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
* Being elected to one of these marks you as among the most distinguished and influential scientists in your field. This is a high honor and many outstanding scientists will go their whole careers never being considered for election to NAS, NAE, etc.
[1] https://www.wired.com/story/doge-rebuild-social-security-adm...