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AWARDS

2013 “Great Minds in STEM” Most Promising Scientist Award - Ana Maria Rey

“Great Minds in STEM” Most Promising Scientist Award (HENAAC Awards)

For twenty-nine years, GMiS has recognized the achievements of America’s top engineers and scientists within the Hispanic community during the HENAAC Conference. These STEM leaders, innovators and champions represent the best and brightest minds our nation has to offer. They are symbols of Hispanic contributions at the highest levels of academia, government, military and corporate America. HENAAC award winners are proof that the Hispanic community is capable of stepping up to the leadership roles that the new demographics position demands.

These outstanding individuals are evidence that we, as a nation, have what it takes to keep America as the world’s technology leader.

Winner's Name

Ana Maria Rey

Awarded

October 3, 2013

Awarding Organization

Great Minds in STEM (GMiS)

Rey is a top young AMO theorist who has made important contributions to NIST and JILA in the fields of ultracold atoms, ultracold molecules, atomic clocks, quantum information, and other areas. Rey and her group often get directly involved in planning the details of experiments. Their work has made possible many breakthroughs in AMO physics, precision measurement, and quantum simulation. The Rey group is well known for its insightful suggestions for improving laboratory experiments.

Physics