Biology Professor Horacio de la Iglesia was elected as a new member of the Washington State Academy of Sciences in July 2025. Election recognizes the new member’s “outstanding record of scientific and technical achievement and willingness to assist the Academy in providing the best available scientific information and technical understanding to inform complex policy decisions in Washington.” 

Excerpt for Horacio's election from the WSAS website:

"For internationally recognized leadership in the biology of sleep, including groundbreaking research on molecular and genetic aspects of the brain, human behavioral studies on learning under varied sleep schedules, and contributions that have shaped policy on school schedules and standard time."

Congratulations, Horacio!