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National Academy of Sciences
Members are elected for their achievements in science (see the Academy Web site for details and history about this award). The University has 28 members:
| Member | Department | Date |
| Allen Goldman | Physics and Astronomy | 2007 |
| G. David Tilman | Ecology, Evolution, & Behavior | 2002 |
| John R. Winckler | Physics | 1996 |
| Eville Gorham | Ecology, Evolution, & Behavior | 1994 |
| John S. Chipman | Economics | 1993 |
| Daniel D. Joseph | Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics | 1991 |
| Ronald L. Phillips | Agronomy & Plant Genetics | 1991 |
| Vernon W. Ruttan | Applied Economics | 1990 |
| Paul G. Gassman | Chemistry | 1989 |
| Chris Sims | Economics | 1989 |
| Margaret B. Davis | Ecology, Evolution, & Behavior | 1982 |
| Ralph T. Holman | Hormel Institute | 1981 |
| Jabes B. Serrin | Mathematics | 1980 |
| Josephy Berkson | Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic | 1979 |
| Herbert E. Wright | Geology & Geophysics | 1977 |
| John R. Borchert | Geography | 1976 |
| Leonid Hurwicz | Economics | 1975 |
| Edward P. Ney | Physics and Astronomy | 1971 |
| Willem J. Lutyen | Astronomy | 1970 |
| William Lipscomb | Chemistry | 1961 |
| Cecil J. Watson | Medicine | 1959 |
| I. M. Kolthoff | Chemistry | 1958 |
| Bryce Crawford, Jr. | Chemistry | 1956 |
| Maurice B. Visscher | Physiology | 1956 |
| Alfred O. C. Nier | Physics | 1950 |
| Lee I. Smith | Chemistry | 1944 |
| Ross A. Gortner | Biochemistry | 1935 |
| Elvin C. Stakman | Plant Pathology | 1934 |
| Samuel Lind | Chemistry | 1930 |
(updated April 24, 2007)