Young Academy of Scotland appoints SPS’ Dr Michael Barany as new member
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Dr Michael Barany, whose research and teaching focuses on the history and culture of modern science and mathematics, has been appointed to the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s Young Academy of Scotland.
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Dr Barany, Senior Lecturer in the History of Science at the School of Social and Political Science (SPS), is one of 60 new members to Scotland’s Young Academy. He will join existing members in realising its mission to achieve transformative societal change through citizenship, innovation, collaboration, evidence, and leadership.
Dr Barany researches and teaches the history and culture of modern science and mathematics, studying the relationship between abstract knowledge and the modern world.
The RSE Young Academy of Scotland represents some of the nation’s most innovative young professionals from across the arts, business and industry, government, the public sector, research, and academia, the third sector and beyond.
Dr Barany said: “I feel very honoured by the opportunity to be a part of the YAS and to contribute to its efforts to make a difference through interdisciplinary collaboration. I have been inspired by the critically engaged work of SPS colleagues to bring our research into the world around us, and I look forward to learning and growing in this dimension of my own scholarship with the YAS.”
Dr Margaret Cunningham, Co-Chair of YAS said: “We are hugely excited to see these new members bring their expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity to YAS to collaborate on new interdisciplinary projects that will achieve transformative change in Scotland and beyond.”
Professor Sir John Ball, President of the RSE said: “I am delighted to see these accomplished young professionals join the RSE Young Academy of Scotland. I am particularly delighted that YAS is continuing in its commitment to bring at-risk academic and refugee professionals into its membership. In bringing such diverse and innovative young leaders together, YAS has great potential to produce creative, fresh solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing our society.”
Michael is the second SPS colleague to be appointed to the group, joining Dr Niki Vermeulen, Senior Lecturer in History/Sociology of Science.
Congratulations, Michael!
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Complete list of new members (pdf)
Find out more on the Young Academy of Scotland website
View Dr Michael Barany’s School of Social and Political Science profile
More about the Young Academy of Scotland
The Young Academy of Scotland brings together entrepreneurs, academics, business leaders, teachers, and other professionals to work collaboratively for the benefit of society.
The Young Academy of Scotland was established by the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2011 to provide a platform for innovative young professionals from all areas of academia, business, third sector organisations and public life, to work together to address the most challenging issues facing society in Scotland and beyond.
Its mission is to help Scotland’s people and policymakers build a future that is equal, enterprising, sustainable, healthier, smarter and international.