Maine marine scientist elected to America’s oldest honorary society

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • May 19, 2025

A University of Maine marine scientist has earned a place among the likes of George Washington, Albert Einstein, Duke Ellington and Madeleine Albright as members of the nation’s oldest honorary society. Bob Steneck is one of nearly 250 members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences this year. His four decades of research at UMaine have impacted how lobster fisheries research is conducted — and, in working closely with fishermen, focused on research to support the industry and its harvesters.