Original article from newswise.
Brandeis Sociology alumni RubéN Rumbaut ’78 UC Irvine Distinguished Professor of sociology, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
He’s among 197 new fellows elected this year to the 235-year-old academy, considered one of the nation’s most select societies. Joining him in the honor are Pulitzer and Nobel prize winners and some of the world’s most accomplished scholars; scientists; writers; artists; and civic, business and philanthropic leaders.
“Spanning disciplines, nations and generations, Professor Rumbaut’s research has played a pivotal role in defining how immigrants and children of immigrants attain education and transition into adulthood,” said Bill Maurer, dean of UCI’s School of Social Sciences. “We’re honored that the academy has recognized him for his many contributions, and we’re proud to have him among our esteemed faculty.”
Rumbaut is internationally known and widely cited for his research on children and young adults raised in immigrant families of diverse nationalities and socioeconomic classes. He has authored, co-authored or edited numerous publications on the topic, including 14 books – with two more forthcoming. Rumbaut earned a best book award from the American Sociological Association and, as a National Academy of Sciences panel member, contributed to two authoritative volumes on the U.S. Hispanic population.
