Pieternel Levelt, an associate director of the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR), has been appointed one of five new foreign members of the Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (Koninklijke Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen), or KHMW.

Founded in 1752 and headquartered at the historic Hodshon House in Haarlem, the KHMW is the oldest learned society in the Netherlands. For over 270 years, it has served as a prestigious platform dedicated to bridging the gap between complex scientific research and broader societal impact.

Levelt leads NSF NCAR’s Atmospheric Chemistry Observations and Modeling Laboratory (ACOM). As a foreign member, she joins a distinguished group of international scholars and societal leaders chosen for their outstanding contributions to science and their commitment to the society’s mission of "advancing science and serving society."

"I am deeply honored to be welcomed into such a storied institution as the KHMW," Levelt said. "The society’s focus on the intersection of science and society aligns perfectly with our mission at ACOM to address emerging atmospheric questions in a changing world. I look forward to engaging with fellow members and strengthening the international dialogue between our research community and the historic academic traditions of the Netherlands."

The formal introduction for new members will take place on March 30, 2026, at the KHMW’s seat in Haarlem, the Netherlands.

About ACOM:
ACOM leads and supports community-driven research addressing air quality and Earth system challenges. By developing world-class instruments, models, and facilities, ACOM integrates fundamental chemistry and atmospheric observations with numerical modeling to accelerate scientific advancements in atmospheric chemistry from molecular to global scales.
 

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