The National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina is one of the oldest scientific academies in the world. It was founded in 1652 and is based in Halle an der Saale, Germany. The Leopoldina serves as the national academy of sciences for Germany and is dedicated to promoting science for the benefit of humanity and natural life foundations. It brings together leading scientists from various disciplines to exchange ideas on current scientific and social issues and to develop recommendations.
Gerd Gigerenzer has been a member of the Leopoldina since 2002.
