Awards

For pushing the frontiers of quantum science through groundbreaking research, including manipulating individual light particles to strongly interact—something they do not naturally do.

For defying prevailing theory from the past 40 years to generate the world’s most stable electromagnetic signals spanning the radiofrequency, microwave and optical ranges, and to make a 10,000-fold improvement in the ability to measure those signals.

For transforming magnetic resonance imaging into a quantitative tool to diagnose and treat cancer and neurodegenerative diseases through the development of a world-first standard suite, providing leadership in the medical & scientific community, etc.

For pushing the frontiers of quantum physics through pioneering new devices that detect and count single particles of light, and for serving the community through professional leadership, mentoring students, etc.

Recognized for pioneering contributions made to the field of theoretical atomic, molecular, and optical physics, including her paradigm-shifting theories on atomic collisions, which led to the development of the world’s most accurate atomic clock.

Established the first primary standard to measure optical fiber-based laser power by exploiting the team’s innovative coatings, which are the most light-absorbing, or blackest, material ever made. The team’s innovation will enhance telecommunications...

Created the world’s best atomic force microscope tailored to biological measurements. Dr. Perkins’ technologies and results are improving drug design and advancing biomedical research on cancer and brain diseases.

NCSLI will best remember Georgia Harris for her outstanding sustained support for “Education” and has brought a new focus to this much needed area. Georgia has over 30 years of work in the U.S. Weights and Measures. Five with the State of Minnesota...

For exceptional leadership in the design, development, and operation of cold-atom microwave atomic clocks.

Kristan Corwin was awarded the 2019 5 Sigma Physicist Award for the writing of an op-ed in The Topeka Capital-Journal on the impact of NSF research in building the technical and scientific workforce in Kansas and participation in the American...

Through my involvement with optimization of soft x-ray TESs, I intend to help broaden the impact of the applied superconductivity field and continue to increase its relevance within the scientific community. As TESs become used more commonly for...

for contributions to plasma process-induced damage in integrated circuits