3 UT Professors Will Join American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Three faculty members from The University of Texas at Austin will be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an independent research center convening leaders from across disciplines, professions and perspectives to address significant challenges facing the world.

Philosophy professor Julia Driver, mathematics professor Nataša Pavlović and psychology professor William B. Swann were named among this year's prestigious cohort of 252 leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research and science.

"The excellence of our faculty is at the heart of UT Austin's mission and its standing among the world's leading universities," said William Inboden, executive vice president and provost. "These distinguished scholars exemplify the depth, rigor and reach of our academic community - from the arts and humanities to the sciences. Their election to the academy reflects not only their individual achievements, but the vital role that research and scholarship play in advancing knowledge, strengthening our society and serving the public good."