Caption: Clockwise from top left: Gigliola Staffilani, Daniel Freedman, Stephen Morris, Larry Guth, and Robert Griffin. Credits: Credit: Gigliola and Guth by Bryce Vickmark; Morris by Allegra Boverman; Freedman courtesy of Daniel Freedman; Griffin courtesy of Robert Griffin Previous image Next image The National Academy of Sciences has elected 120 new members and 30 international associates, including five professors from MIT — Dan Freedman, Robert Griffin, Larry Guth, Stephen Morris, and Gigliola Staffilani — in recognition of their “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.” Current membership totals 2,461 active members and 511 international associates. Membership is one of the highest honors that a scientist can achieve.