In recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments in fields of intellectual endeavor and public service, Serageldin was voted, last April, into membership of the American Philosophical Society (APS). He was nominated and elected by his peers in the Society, which has 1022 members of eminent scholars from a wide variety of disciplines. In the historic Library Hall of Philadelphia, which was the first public library in the USA, a formal induction ceremony will be held on November 8, to welcome Serageldin and other new members into the Society.
Founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin, the American Philosophical Society is America''s oldest and most prestigious learned society. It promotes useful knowledge in the sciences and humanities through excellence in scholarly research, professional meetings, publications, library resources, and community outreach. The APS honors and engages distinguished scientists, humanists, social scientists, and leaders in civic and cultural affairs through elected membership.