Senator Mark Warner will receive the SURA Distinguished Friend of Science Award for his efforts to advance collaborative research and education. The award recognizes his commitment to fostering innovation and increasing support for science investments, including a successful restoration of funding for the Jefferson Lab.
Zhong Lin Wang, a prominent nanotechnology researcher at GA Tech, has been awarded the SURA Distinguished Scientist Award. He is recognized for his pioneering work in developing nano-generator devices that enable energy harvesting from ambient sources.
The JSA Initiatives Fund Program supports education, outreach, and career development initiatives at Jefferson Lab. The FY15 program includes new awards for 31 projects, with half supporting education and outreach programs.
SURA honors Dr. Jeffrey Skolnick, a renowned biologist at Georgia Tech, for his groundbreaking research on protein structure and function. His cutting-edge discoveries have the potential to dramatically accelerate and enhance the drug discovery process.
Hermann Grunder, founding director of Jefferson Lab, received the Francis G. Slack Award for his pioneering work on superconducting technology and innovative faculty joint appointments, significantly strengthening nuclear physics in the Southeast.
The Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) honored the Task Force for American Innovation with its 2012 Distinguished Friend of Science Award. The coalition was recognized for its efforts to strengthen the scientific and technical capabilities of the Southeast and nation, advocating for science, technology, and innovation.
The International Light-Cone Advisory Committee (ILCAC) has awarded two Gary McCartor Travel Awards to PhD students Lekha Adhikari and Christian A. Cruz-Santiago. The fellowships enable them to attend leading conferences in Cracow, Poland, and Delhi, India, and support young physicists in memory of physicist Gary McCartor.
The Jefferson Sciences Associates (JSA) Initiatives Fund has awarded over $380,000 of the $450,000 to support education and outreach programs at the Jefferson Lab. The fund also supports postdoc career development, user initiatives, and several topical science meetings.
Neal F. Lane will receive the SURA Distinguished Friend of Science Award for his efforts to strengthen research in the Southeast and nation. The award honors Lane's contributions to increasing research funding, particularly in the physical sciences.
The Joint Annual Conference of NSBP and NSHP will be held in Austin from September 21-24, providing mentoring for physicists and increasing minority students in physics. The University of Texas at Austin is a Gold Sponsor, supporting the event's diversity goals.
William Bertozzi, a renowned MIT professor, has been awarded the inaugural JSA Outstanding Nuclear Physicist Award for his pioneering work in experimental electromagnetic nuclear physics. The award acknowledges his leadership and innovative techniques that have advanced the field of nuclear physics.
Senator Alexander was awarded the SURA Distinguished Friend of Science Award for his efforts to promote basic scientific research and improve math and science education. The award recognizes his commitment to advancing the nation's competitive edge in science and technology.