For distinguished contributions to lunar impact science, planetary surface science, and astrobiology, for communication of science to the public, and for contributions to the advancement of women in science.
Academia
Joanne
Padrón Carney
American Association for the Advancement of Science
For her stalwart advocacy for science over two decades, and for her unrelenting efforts to educate and inform policymakers about the importance of science and technology in American life.
Institute
Kate
E.
Stoll
American Association for the Advancement of Science
For exceptional service to professional societies and organizations to advance science policy, graduate STEM education, and the societal benefits of science.
Academia
Jill
Martine
Harkavy Friedman
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
For outstanding contributions to the science on the causes of suicide, and scientific outreach and advocacy for the prevention of suicide and reductions in the stigma of mental illness.
Academia
Amos
Golan
American University
For distinguished contributions to the development, application, and teaching of maximum entropy estimation and its broader methodological significance in economics and other disciplines.
Academia
Lisa
Marie
Utschig
Argonne National Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to the field of solar/photochemical energy conversion in natural and bioinspired photosynthesis, particularly for developing novel assemblies to advance approaches to convert solar energy into energy-rich chemicals.
Laboratory/Observatory
Valerie
E.
Taylor
Argonne National Laboratory
For contributions to the performance analysis and modeling of high-performance scientific applications and leadership with broadening participation in computing.
Laboratory/Observatory
John
F.
Mitchell
Argonne National Laboratory
For innovative, synthesis-driven studies of novel quantum materials, with impact in correlated electron physics, quantum magnetism, and topological matter.
Laboratory/Observatory
Katie
Hinde
Arizona State University
For distinguished contributions to the study of the evolution of mothers' milk, gendered experiences in science, and public outreach of science.
Academia
Amber
Wutich
Arizona State University
For distinguished contributions to the field of environmental ecology, water resource use, and global mental health issues, particularly using advanced cross-cultural research methods.
Academia
Stephen
Marshall
Goodnick
Arizona State University
For contributions to solid state and nano electronics and leadership in the nanotechnology community.
Academia
Ross
Andel
Arizona State University
For distinguished contributions to the field of gerontology, particularly for identifying and advancing understanding of modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
Academia
Adam
Madison
Rawlett
Army Research Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to the field of nanotechnology and materials science, particularly in the areas of molecular electronics and materials solutions that are relevant to the defense of our nation.
Laboratory/Observatory
David
B.
Lindenmayer
Australian National University
For distinguished contributions to the field of landscape ecology, particularly for biodiversity conservation and threatened ecosystem management.
Academia
Ainissa
G.
Ramirez
Author/ Science Writer
For distinguished contributions to the public understanding and promotion of science.
Academia
Valerie
B.
Barr
Bard College
For distinguished contributions to computer science education, and to increasing the diversity in the computing fields.
Academia
Lynn
Zechiedrich
Baylor College of Medicine
For seminal research and leadership in the field of DNA topology, advancing her discoveries toward translation, and for stellar contributions to teaching and mentoring.
Academia
Bryan
William
Brooks
Baylor University
For his foundational work on the environmental toxicology and chemistry of contaminants of emerging concern, and associated impacts on water quality and human and ecosystem health.
Academia
Shiuan
Chen
Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope
For contributions in the field of oncology, specifically isolating and characterizing the expression of the aromatase gene, breast cancer xenograft models, and natural products that impact breast and prostate cancer.
Institute
Juliet
B.
Schor
Boston College
For distinguished contributions advancing understanding of the contemporary economy and its impacts on well-being and sustainability, and for effective communication of social and economic research with a broad audience.
Academia
Catherine
C.
Espaillat
Boston University
For distinguished contributions to the field of protoplanetary disk studies, the leadership of major scientific collaborations, and efforts to promote careers of underrepresented minorities.
Academia
Malika
Jeffries-EL
Boston University
For distinguished contributions to advancing the discipline of materials chemistry through the development of novel organic semiconductors, and for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.
Academia
Vivek
K
Goyal
Boston University
For distinguished contributions to the field of computational imaging and sensing, particularly for advancing the understanding of the information content of weak, mixed, and indirect optical measurements.
Academia
Alistair
Rogers
Brookhaven National Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to advancing the mechanistic understanding of plant responses to anthropogenic environmental change and relating this knowledge to improving mathematical models of ecosystem function.
Laboratory/Observatory
Linda
M.
Abriola
Brown University
For outstanding contributions to our understanding of the transport and persistence of contaminants in the subsurface and the design of remedial strategies.
Academia
Brendan
Hassett
Brown University
For significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry and leadership to the mathematics community.
Academia
Alfred
Ayala
Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School/ Rhode Island Hospital
For contributions to understanding the role of effectors of immune cell function in sepsis and shock and resulting lung damage, and for significant contributions to student training/mentoring and professional societies.
Academia
Luiz
A.
Rocha
California Academy of Sciences
For distinguished contributions to the field of marine biology and natural history, particularly for discoveries made in the "twilight zone" of the deep sea using scuba.
Institute
Jian
Ma
Carnegie Mellon University
For significant contributions to the development of computational biology methods for studying genome structure and function.
Academia
Burcu
H.
Akinci
Carnegie Mellon University
For distinguished contributions to data and model-driven construction and infrastructure management, through the generation and utilization of digital twins for proactive and predictive decision-making.
Academia
Jonathan
Cagan
Carnegie Mellon University
For distinguished contributions to the field of design theory and methodology, particularly as it applies to transformational product design, innovation, and automation.
Academia
Jeanne
M.
VanBriesen
Carnegie Mellon University
For outstanding contributions to the field of environmental engineering, particularly in modeling biodegradation of chemical mixtures and assessing the role of energy systems on drinking water.
Academia
Christopher
Ashley
Cullis
Case Western Reserve University
For distinguished contributions to plant science by providing fundamentally new insights into possible mechanisms of evolution and stress adaptation, including rapid DNA rearrangement, in flax and other key food crops.
Academia
Michael
L.
Collyer
Chatham University
For distinguished contributions to the field of evolutionary biology, particularly for the development of methods for evaluating trajectories of evolutionary change in multivariate phenotypes.
Academia
Mónica
Ivelisse
Feliú Mójer
Ciencia Puerto Rico and Science Communication Lab
For her contributions as a science communicator and influencer who inspires researchers across the world to share their science and engage in science policy and diplomacy.
Institute
Jianhua
Yu
City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute
For distinguished contributions to the field of cancer immunotherapy, particularly for pioneering studies of chimeric antigen receptor natural killer cells and outstanding research on oncolytic virotherapy.
Academia
John
A.
Blaho
City University of New York
For substantial advances in the field of virology and the development of innovative training programs for commercializing basic science research discoveries.
Academia
George
F.
Muschler
Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute
For advancing the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine through the development of new strategies for regeneration of musculoskeletal tissues, and improved reproducibility in automated cell analysis and fabrication.
Laboratory/Observatory
Cornelia
Christine
Bergmann
Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute
For distinguished contributions to the fields of neurovirology and neuroimmunology, particularly for investigations of neuroimmune responses to viral infection and virus involvement in demyelinating disorders of the central nervous system.
Laboratory/Observatory
W.
Chris
Funk
Colorado State University
For contributions to our understanding of the mechanisms that generate and maintain biodiversity, with a particular focus on the effects of rapid global change on vertebrates and aquatic insects.
Academia
Melinda
Jean
Laituri
Colorado State University
For distinguished contributions in geography and geospatial sciences, particularly for advancing interdisciplinary, participatory initiatives that use geospatial science to tackle complex, societally important problems.
Academia
Gillian
Bowser
Colorado State University
For outstanding scholarship in understanding climate change impacts on national parks and protected areas, accomplished through deep engagement with surrounding communities using citizen science strategies.
Academia
Lorenzo
M.
Polvani
Columbia University in the City of New York
For distinguished contributions to the field of atmospheric dynamics, notable connections between the stratosphere and troposphere and between the tropics and the polar regions.
Academia
Wendy
A.
Naus
Consortium of Social Science Associations
For leadership in communicating to both Congress and the public the importance of the social and behavioral sciences, and for effective advocacy in support of these sciences.
Institute
Michael
Allen
Gore
Cornell University
For distinguished contributions to the field of genetics and genomics, particularly for investigating genetic diversity and identifying genes and alleles for genetic improvement of crop nutritional quality.
Academia
Catherine
Drew
Harvell
Cornell University
For distinguished contributions to the fields of ecology and oceanography, particularly for increasing our understanding of disease resistance in marine invertebrates and communicating these findings widely.
Academia
Shaoyi
Jiang
Cornell University
For distinguished contributions to molecular engineering of materials, particularly for designing biocompatible and environmentally benign zwitterionic materials for control of biofouling.
Academia
Abraham
D.
Stroock
Cornell University
For distinguished contributions to our understanding of the dynamics of physical and chemical processes on micrometer scales, particularly involving water management in plants and its impact on agriculture.
Academia
Fengqi
You
Cornell University
For major fundamental contributions to advanced computational models, optimization algorithms, and multi-scale systems analytics tools for chemical processes, energy systems, and sustainability.
Academia
Haym
Hirsh
Cornell University
For contributions in machine learning, user modeling, and recommendation systems, and extensive service to the AI community.
Academia
Avery
August
Cornell University
For studies of the regulation of immune responses by intracellular signaling, leadership efforts to diversify Cornell faculty, and developing programs to mentor and support students for a STEM career.
Academia
Lena
F.
Kourkoutis
Cornell University
For distinguished contributions to the field of condensed matter physics, particularly for the development of new electron microscopy techniques.
Academia
David
A.
Muller
Cornell University
For distinguished contributions to the field of electron microscopy.
Academia
Lois
Pollack
Cornell University
For distinguished contributions to the field of biophysics, particularly for the development of new techniques to study time-resolved behavior of biological molecules.
Academia
Peter
Winkler
Dartmouth College
For contributions to combinatorics, discrete mathematics, and probability, and for his extraordinary work as an ambassador for mathematics.
Academia
Marie
desJardins
desJardins Consulting
For distinguished contributions to machine learning, planning, and multiagent systems, and exceptional service to the academic community.
Industry
Steven
B.
Haase
Duke University
For distinguished contributions to the field of periodic phenomena in biology, particularly the roles of gene regulatory networks in driving the cell cycle, circadian rhythms, and malaria infection.
Academia
Yiran
Chen
Duke University
For extraordinary contributions to new memory technologies and their applications in storage and computing, and exceptional leadership and service in professional societies.
Academia
Gerard
Conrad
Blobe
Duke University
For distinguished contributions to the field of cancer biology, particularly in TGF-beta signaling, and for tireless mentorship and service.
Academia
Anita
H.
Corbett
Emory University
For distinguished contributions to the fields of molecular biology and biochemistry, particularly studies of RNA binding proteins linked to human disease, and efforts to build an inclusive STEM community.
Academia
Gregory
L.
Fenves
Emory University
For academic leadership and contributions to computational modeling and the creation of open-source software for earthquake engineering analysis.
Academia
Reshma
Jagsi
Emory University
For distinguished contributions to the field of academic medicine, particularly for reframing gender disparities as an ethical issue, leading institutions, funders, and professional societies to change their policies.
Academia
Benjamin
Alan
Lopman
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
For distinguished contributions to the field of infectious diseases, particularly for the study of the epidemiology of enteric diseases, evaluation of new vaccines, and modeling the impact of vaccination strategies.
Academia
Kathy
K.
Griendling
Emory University School of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to the field of physiology and founding the field of vascular NADPH oxidases, in particular defining their identity, regulation, downstream pathways, and contributions to cardiovascular pathophysiology.
Academia
David
S.
Weiss
Emory University School of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to the field of microbiology, particularly the study of antibiotic resistance and the development of methods to detect and treat resistant infections.
Academia
Rufina
G.
Alamo
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University/ Florida State University
For distinguished contributions to the field of crystalline polymers, particularly for using well-characterized materials and performing carefully designed experiments to address structure-properties relations in polyolefins and polyethylene-like materials.
Academia
Robert
G.M.
Spencer
Florida State University
For distinguished contributions to the field of biogeochemistry and Arctic system science, particularly for advancing the knowledge base and methodology of dissolved organic carbon dynamics.
Academia
Avi
Ashkenazi
Genentech
For contributions to science in the areas of molecular biology, immunology, and oncology, including identifying cellular processes and signaling systems that can provide new approaches to directed cancer treatment.
Industry
David
M.
Hart
George Mason University
For his outstanding scholarship in technology and innovation policy, particularly in energy policy, and for his thoughtful mentorship of early-career professionals.
Academia
Chet
C.
Sherwood
George Washington University
For distinguished contributions to the field of biological anthropology and evolutionary neuroscience, particularly using comparative approaches to understand the evolution of the human brain.
Academia
Akos
Vertes
George Washington University
For distinguished and innovative contributions to the field of mass spectrometry, especially as applied to single-cell analyses.
Academia
Hans
G.
Kaper
Georgetown University
For research and outreach to promote the applications of mathematics to Earth's climate systems and for service to the mathematics profession.
Academia
Loren
Dean
Williams
Georgia Institute of Technology
For distinguished contributions to the fields of biophysics and the origins and evolution of life on Earth, particularly for advancing our understanding of the evolution of the translation system.
Academia
Marion
C.
Usselman
Georgia Institute of Technology
For distinguished contributions to gender equity in universities and major contributions to curriculum and teacher professional development.
Academia
Geert
J.
de Vries
Georgia State University
For transformative contributions to the field of behavioral neuroendocrinology and the origins and functions of sex differences in brain and behavior.
Academia
Dominique
Van Der Straeten
Ghent University (Belgium)
For distinguished contributions to the field of molecular plant biology, particularly for contributions to plant hormone ethylene, imaging techniques, and folate biofortification of rice.
Academia
Stephen
Buratowski
Harvard Medical School
For distinguished contributions of transformative science regarding the mechanisms of eukaryotic gene expression.
Academia
Mark
W.
Feinberg
Harvard Medical School/ Brigham and Women’s Hospital
For distinguished contributions to the field of molecular and translational cardiovascular science, particularly for exploring the role of non-coding RNAs as new mediators and therapeutic targets in disease progression.
Academia
William
A.
Carlezon
Jr.
Harvard Medical School/ McLean Hospital
For important translational neuroscientific advances in the understanding of stress-related illnesses and autism, for introducing in vivo viral gene transduction to CNS research, and for editorial leadership in his field.
Academia
Raymond
G.
Beausoleil
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
For distinguished scientific contributions and technical leadership in quantum optics, integrated photonics, and their industrial applications.
Industry
John
C.
Wagner
Idaho National Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to the field of nuclear science and technology, particularly for seminal research contributions and vision and leadership for the advancement of nuclear energy.
Laboratory/Observatory
Raghavendra
Gadagkar
Indian Institute of Science (India)
For transformative discoveries of social behavior, particularly of wasps, and for engaging the public in understanding science.
Institute
Leonie
C.
Moyle
Indiana University Bloomington
For elucidating the links between genetic and ecological causes of speciation in plants.
Academia
Irene
Lucile Garcia
Newton
Indiana University Bloomington
For distinguished contributions to the molecular, microbial, and evolutionary biology of symbioses.
Academia
XiaoFeng
Wang
Indiana University Bloomington
For distinguished contributions to the field of systems security and data privacy, particularly for security analysis and protection of computing systems and protection of human genomic data.
Academia
James
Alexander
Glazier
Indiana University Bloomington
For the development of theoretical models of cellular morphogenesis, their application in multi-model open-source modeling software, and disseminating computational biological modeling methods.
Academia
Mary
C.
Murphy
Indiana University Bloomington
For distinguished contributions to the field of social psychology, particularly for advancing identity threat theory and developing empirically-based solutions to women's and people of color's underrepresentation in STEM.
Academia
Zvia
Agur
Institute for Medical BioMathematics (Israel)
For developing computational models of diseases and then incorporating these into medical software devices to facilitate drug development and personalized patient treatment.
Institute
Paul
Workman
Institute of Cancer Research (United Kingdom)
For distinguished contributions to multidisciplinary, team science approaches to cancer drug discovery and development and to bringing anticancer drugs to the clinic for personalized molecular medicine.
Institute
Yanhai
Yin
Iowa State University
For distinguished contributions to the field of plant signaling transduction, particularly for discovering the transcriptional mechanisms and network for plant steroid hormone brassinosteroid in regulating plant growth and stress responses.
Academia
Aaron
D.
Sadow
Iowa State University
For distinguished contributions to the field of chemical catalysis, particularly for research of molecular mechanisms and chemical transformations that promote sustainability.
Academia
Joshua
L.
Rosenbloom
Iowa State University
For distinguished contributions to the study of the development of the American economy and the economics of science, technology, and innovation.
Academia
Marcelo
Freire
J. Craig Venter Institute
For pioneering contributions to research in decoding the molecular basis of chronic inflammation, particularly studies in periodontitis and type 2 diabetes.
Institute
Gina
MacDonald
James Madison University
For distinguished contributions to biophysical research using spectroscopy to study protein structure, function, stability, and aggregation, and for continued efforts to broaden participation in science through research.
Academia
Ethan
Tecumseh
Vishniac
Johns Hopkins University
For significantly advancing our understanding of the magnetic fields that shape the cosmos on multiple scales, and for distinguished service to the scientific community as a journal editor.
Academia
Xin
Chen
Johns Hopkins University
For the distinguished contributions to the field of epigenetics, particularly for discovering asymmetric histone segregation during Drosophila germ stem cell differentiation.
Academia
Juliette
T. J.
Lecomte
Johns Hopkins University
For distinguished contributions to the determinants of protein structure, function, stability, and dynamics in solution, using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, especially in relation to the globin family and its phylogeny.
Academia
Tza-Huei
(Jeff)
Wang
Johns Hopkins University
For distinguished contributions to the development of bioanalytical methods for molecular analysis and biomedical research, including circulating tumor DNA detection and point-of-care diagnostics.
Academia
Rajini
Rao
Johns Hopkins University
For exceptional advancements to the molecular physiology of ionic transport across membranes and sustained contributions to the training and mentoring of junior scientists.
Academia
Elias
A.
Zerhouni
Johns Hopkins University (Emeritus)/ National Institutes of Health (Retired)
For pioneering contributions to the field of radiology and public service as director of the NIH and as global science envoy and adviser, fostering collaborative leadership and solutions.
Academia
Douglas
N.
Robinson
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to the field of cell biology, particularly in mechanobiology, and for making STEM and the medical health sciences accessible and inclusive for all.
Academia
Antony
Rosen
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
For pioneering contributions to our understanding of autoimmune diseases in humans and an outstanding record of leadership in academic medicine.
Academia
Gregory
Kent
Bergey
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to the field of neuroscience, particularly studies of patterns of seizure onset, propagation, and cessation, investigations into computer-simulated neural networks, and efforts to combat epilepsy and epileptogenesis.
Academia
Xinzhong
Dong
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine/ Howard Hughes Medical Institute
For distinguished contributions to the field of sensory biology, particularly for the molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms underlying pain and itch.
Academia
Andrea
L.
Case
Kent State University
For distinguished contributions to improving ethical conduct, inclusion, and personal safety in evolutionary biology and the broader community of STEMM professional societies through the development of enforceable policies.
Academia
Aindrila
Mukhopadhyay
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
For exceptional contributions to the field of microbial engineering for the sustainable production of biofuels and bioproducts, particularly in optimizing and using functional genomics approaches.
Laboratory/Observatory
Howard
A.
Padmore
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
For distinguished seminal contributions to the technology and scientific application of synchrotron light sources.
Laboratory/Observatory
Larry
Klein
LK Productions
For distinguished contributions sharing insight with millions worldwide through the writing, directing, and production of outstanding film and television documentaries highlighting the work of scientists, engineers, architects, and historians.
Industry
Stosh
A.
Kozimor
Los Alamos National Laboratory
For seminal contributions that have advanced fundamental science and solved applied problems in heavy-element chemistry, separations, isotope production, and national security.
Laboratory/Observatory
Rangachary (Mukund)
Mukundan
Los Alamos National Laboratory
For seminal contributions to the development of mixed potential electrochemical sensors and the development of accelerated stress tests for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells.
Laboratory/Observatory
Tanja
Pietraß
Los Alamos National Laboratory
For distinguished leadership in academe and government and at Los Alamos National Laboratory, developing and implementing strategic goals while ensuring a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Laboratory/Observatory
Sergei
Tretiak
Los Alamos National Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to the field of computational and theoretical chemical physics, especially for optical materials for next-generation energy systems, electronic properties of molecular structures, and optoelectronics of low-dimensional materials.
Laboratory/Observatory
Timothy
P.
Padera
Massachusetts General Hospital
For outstanding contributions to intravital lymphatic system imaging, uncovering mechanisms of lymphatic dysfunction in disease states, and discovering mechanisms of cancer progression and immune suppression by metastatic lymph nodes.
Academia
Peter
C.
Dedon
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
For pioneering work developing systems-level bioanalytical and informatic tools for discovering epigenetic and epitranscriptomic modifications and unraveling their effects on infectious disease and cancers.
Academia
Hang
Su
Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (Germany)
For distinguished contributions to atmospheric chemistry and physics, including the reactive nitrogen chemistry and aerosol-cloud interactions.
Institute
Zhenkun
Lou
Mayo Clinic
For distinguished contributions to the field of DNA damage signaling, particularly for elucidating the ubiquitin signaling and the mechanism of DNA repair factor recruitment upon DNA damage.
Laboratory/Observatory
Scott
Harold
Kaufmann
Mayo Clinic
For distinguished contributions to the field of anticancer drug therapy and insights into molecular mechanisms of drug action and tumor resistance, all to improve cancer therapies.
Laboratory/Observatory
Tobias
M.
Hohl
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
For distinguished contributions to the field of infectious diseases, particularly for the study of the immunological mechanisms of human fungal diseases.
Academia
Shin-Han
Shiu
Michigan State University
For distinguished contributions to plant genome evolution, particularly developing and using artificial intelligence approaches.
Academia
William
A.
Lovis
Jr.
Michigan State University
For distinguished contributions to archaeological research, collections stewardship, and student and public education, particularly for interdisciplinary and experimental approaches to understanding changing environments and practices of hunter-gatherers and early horticulturalists.
Academia
Evangelyn
C.
Alocilja
Michigan State University
For outstanding contributions in biosystems engineering, biosensors, materials, microtech, and low-cost, easy-to-read infectious disease tests, and for teaching, outstanding mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and creating and supporting international programs in science.
Academia
James
Steven
Fairweather
Michigan State University
For distinguished contributions to the fields of engineering education, STEM education reform, and higher education policy, particularly for his work on faculty roles and rewards.
Academia
V. Prakash
Reddy
Missouri University of Science and Technology
For impactful contributions to the field of organic chemistry, particularly to the areas of superacids, carbocations, electrophilic reactions, organofluorine, and medicinal chemistry.
Academia
Patricia
L.R.
Brennan
Mount Holyoke College
For pioneering contributions to the fields of comparative functional anatomy and physiology, with a special emphasis on discoveries on the roles of female and male genital evolution in vertebrates.
Academia
Rita
Maria
Sambruna
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
For distinguished contributions to the field of high-energy astrophysics, particularly the nature of jets in active galactic nuclei, and advocating for and advancing major programs and missions at NASA.
Laboratory/Observatory
Jennifer
J.
Wiseman
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
For her work on exoplanets and stellar formation, her leadership of the Hubble Space Telescope's scientific mission, and her clear-spoken advocacy for all of science.
Laboratory/Observatory
Dorothy
Marie
Peteet
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/ Columbia University
For distinguished contributions to the field of Quaternary paleoecology and paleoclimatology, particularly for documenting vegetation responses to abrupt climatic changes and carbon sequestration by Arctic peatlands and coastal wetlands.
Laboratory/Observatory
Erik
M.
Conway
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
For distinguished contributions and public outreach to the history of science and understanding of contemporary science and science policy.
Laboratory/Observatory
Ann
H.
Reid
National Center for Science Education
For distinguished work in promoting the public understanding of science and in defending the integrity of science education.
Institute
Laurie
E.
Locascio
National Institute of Standards and Technology
For distinguished leadership of multidisciplinary science and technology programs in government and academia.
Institute
KC
Morris
National Institute of Standards and Technology
For distinguished contributions to sustainable manufacturing and starting new research directions in connecting circular economy and sustainable manufacturing, an effort to integrate manufacturing, society, and our sustainable future.
Institute
Stephen
A.
Montzka
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
For distinguished contributions to the field of atmospheric sciences, particularly for measuring and interpreting trends in greenhouse gas and ozone-depleting substance concentrations worldwide.
Institute
Catharine
D.
Garmany
National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory
For distinguished contribution to the study of massive stars, and exemplary astronomical outreach to underserved communities.
Laboratory/Observatory
Matthew
C.
Beard
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to the field of optoelectronics and solar photochemistry, advancing the understanding of fundamental energy conversion processes within semiconductor nanostructures and at surfaces and interfaces of photoactive materials.
Laboratory/Observatory
Garry
Rumbles
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to the chemistry and photochemistry of organic and perovskite solar cell materials, and for his leadership and mentoring at both NREL and University of Colorado.
Laboratory/Observatory
Joel
Parriott
National Science Foundation
For high-profile and impactful contributions to federal science and technology policies, particularly for providing scientific advice and analysis with respect to federal research budgets and programs.
Institute
Leslie
J.
Rissler
National Science Foundation
For distinguished contributions to the field of evolutionary biology, particularly for public understanding of evolution and advancement of underrepresented groups in science.
Institute
Sandra
L.
Richardson
National Science Foundation
For distinguished contributions in STEM undergraduate education, capacity building in STEM research and development, and broadening participation in STEM.
Institute
Mitra
Basu
National Science Foundation
For contributions and leadership in research visioning, program development, and administration that have impacted the discipline of computer and information science and engineering.
Institute
Lori
Ann
Bettison-Varga
Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
For distinguished contributions to undergraduate education and broad public involvement with science, particularly from a basis in geoscience across the scales of mineral structure to seafloor hydrothermal circulation and geography.
Academia
Marcus
Weck
New York University
For distinguished contributions to supramolecular polymer chemistry and colloid science that have significantly expanded the understanding of self-assembly and materials chemistry.
Academia
Daniel
Malamud
New York University
For distinguished contributions to the field of molecular pathogenesis, particularly for developing methods to use saliva as a diagnostic fluid to study infectious and emerging pathogens.
Academia
Alec
Marantz
New York University
For distinguished contributions to the fields of linguistics and cognitive neuroscience, particularly for theoretical and experimental research on word structure.
Academia
Victor
J.
Torres
New York University Grossman School of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to advancing our understanding of S. aureus pathogenesis.
Academia
Christopher
J.
McBain
NIH Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
For contributing insight into mechanisms of cortical and hippocampal synaptic transmission and how voltage- and ligand-gated channels expressed in inhibitory neurons regulate circuit excitability, with a focus on development.
Federal Gov't; Institute
Howard
A.
Young
NIH National Cancer Institute
For distinguished contributions to the field of immunology and the understanding of the role of interferons in initiating and promoting sex-biased autoimmune diseases.
Federal Gov't; Institute
Eric
A.
Engels
NIH National Cancer Institute
For distinguished contributions in identifying and quantifying the risk of cancer in immunosuppression, including in persons living with HIV and recipients of organ transplants.
Academia
Cynthia
E.
Dunbar
NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
For research on how hematopoiesis is controlled in vivo and the development and use of a nonhuman primate model for optimization of gene therapy, stem cell transplantation, and other clinical interventions.
Federal Gov't; Institute
Pu
Paul
Liu
NIH National Human Genome Research Institute
For distinguished contributions to the field of hematology and leukemia research, particularly the seminal discovery of the link of CBFB-MYH11 to leukemia and regulation of hematopoiesis by RUNX1 and CBFB.
Academia
Elodie
Ghedin
NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
For distinguished contributions in infectious diseases, particularly in applying systems biology approaches to understanding host-pathogen interactions.
Federal Gov't; Institute
Lee
Scott
Weinstein
NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
For distinguished contributions to the fields of endocrinology and metabolism, particularly defining genetic and epigenetic defects associated with endocrine disorders and the role of G protein signaling in metabolic regulation.
Academia
Linda
S.
Birnbaum
NIH National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
For distinguished leadership in the field of toxicology, especially pharmacokinetic behavior of environmental chemicals, mechanisms of action of toxicants including endocrine disruption, and linking of real-world exposures to health effects.
Institute
Carmen
J.
Williams
NIH National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
For distinguished contributions to reproductive and developmental biology, particularly for elucidation of mechanisms underlying fertilization and early mammalian development.
Institute
Karen
Faith
Berman
NIH National Institute of Mental Health
For distinguished translational studies using multimodal neuroimaging to bridge the gap between neurogenetic, molecular, cellular, and system-level mechanisms of brain dysfunction and the cognitive and behavioral manifestations of neuropsychiatric disorders.
Federal Gov't; Institute
Robert
L.
Willett
Nokia Bell Labs
For seminal contributions to the physics of correlated two-dimensional electron systems, and for service to the integrity of science.
Industry
De-Yu
Xie
North Carolina State University
For distinguished contributions to the field of metabolic biology of natural plant products for human and animal health and biofuel, particularly in plant flavonoids and anti-malarial medicines.
Academia
Sindee
L.
Simon
North Carolina State University
For transformational contributions to materials physics and chemistry, particularly for novel experiments and modeling of non-equilibrium behavior of glasses and the impact of nanoconfinement on phase transitions and polymerization kinetics.
Academia
Jacqueline
M.
Hughes-Oliver
North Carolina State University
For distinguished contributions to cheminformatics and statistics, teaching and mentoring of students, and outreach efforts to expand diversity in the statistical and mathematical sciences.
Academia
Yun
Fu
Northeastern University
For distinguished contributions to the field of artificial intelligence with seminal research and transformative technology innovation, particularly inventing novel computer vision and machine learning methodologies for augmented human-machine interaction.
Academia
Kevin
Fu
Northeastern University
For distinguished national leadership in technology and policy for improving cybersecurity.
Academia
Alessandro
Vespignani
Northeastern University
For defining network epidemiology, establishing the foundations for modeling the spread of viruses, and for his leadership in societal interventions to limit the impact of COVID-19.
Academia
Cheryl
L.B.
Manning
Northern Illinois University
For outstanding, visionary, and sustained leadership in geoscience education and bringing the work of scientists and educators together to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Academia
Teri
W.
Odom
Northwestern University
For seminal contributions in nanoscience, including the design of structured nanomaterials with extraordinary optical and physical properties and discovering nanoparticle shape effects on biological interactions.
Academia
M. Luisa
Iruela-Arispe
Northwestern University
For research on signaling pathways that regulate vascular morphogenesis and vascular dysfunction in diseases, leadership in the field of vascular biology, and for excellence as a teacher and mentor.
Academia
Murali
Prakriya
Northwestern University
For distinguished contributions to the field of neuroscience particularly regarding understanding mechanisms governing the regulation of intracellular calcium ion concentration through store-operated calcium entry in health and disease.
Academia
Linda
A.
Teplin
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to public health policy, particularly landmark longitudinal studies that guide the redress of racial and ethnic disparities in incarceration and its consequences for mental and physical health.
Academia
Peter
E.
Thornton
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to the field of global biogeochemical modeling, particularly for assessing the influence of coupled carbon and nutrient cycling on climate system feedback.
Laboratory/Observatory
Sandra
M.
Davern
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to the field of targeted radionuclide therapies, particularly for the development of nanomaterials to deliver radionuclides to cancer cells and novel methods assessing DNA damage and radiobiological effects.
Laboratory/Observatory
Jason
Stewart
Gardner
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to the understanding of frustrated magnetism using neutron scattering techniques, and for service to global publishing and to early career scientists through professional societies.
Laboratory/Observatory
Joseph
W.
Spatafora
Oregon State University
For distinguished contributions to the field of fungal biology, particularly in the phylogeny and ecology of fungi, and as a supportive and inspiring mentor to the next generation of mycologists.
Academia
Virginia
McCullough
Weis
Oregon State University
For distinguished contributions in the fields of coral reef biology and coral-algal symbiosis, particularly in the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing the onset, maintenance, and breakdown of the partnership.
Academia
Katrina
M.
Waters
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
For demonstrated international leadership and innovation in systems biology and bioinformatics to impact global human health challenges at the intersection of environmental exposures and infectious disease.
Laboratory/Observatory
Ram
Devanathan
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
For exceptional contributions to materials chemistry, dedicated volunteer service to scientific societies, communicating science to K-12 students, university teaching, and technical leadership to advance clean energy, sustainability, and decarbonization.
Laboratory/Observatory
Wendy
J.
Shaw
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to biologically inspired catalysis for renewable energy and biomineralization, and for strategic leadership in physical and energy sciences.
Laboratory/Observatory
Kevin
M.
Rosso
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to the understanding of the reactivity of mineral-water interfaces due to electron transfer among semiconducting minerals, surrounding fluids, and microorganisms, and their vital importance to environmental science.
Laboratory/Observatory
Deborah
Gracio
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to the field of data sciences through the advancement of innovative computational methods and tools that address big data challenges in basic science and national security.
Laboratory/Observatory
Kristin
M.
Omberg
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
For exceptional contributions to regional and national bio preparedness and biodefense policy, and for demonstrated leadership in enhancing communication regarding bio preparedness and biodefense among scientists and the public health community.
Laboratory/Observatory
Mary
S.
Lipton
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
For distinguished contributions to the field of biological systems science, particularly for the development and application of advanced omics-based technologies to characterize complex biological systems.
Laboratory/Observatory
Laura
A.
Guertin
Penn State Brandywine
For outstanding contributions in teaching Earth science as an inquiry-based means to scientific literacy regardless of eventual major or career, especially using digital media effectively.
Academia
David
M.
Eissenstat
Penn State University
For distinguished contributions to the field of plant physiological ecology, with particular reference to understanding the in situ dynamics of fine roots in temperate forests and horticultural crops.
Academia
Yinong
Yang
Penn State University
For seminal contributions to the fields of molecular plant-biotic and abiotic interactions and genome editing.
Academia
José
D.
Fuentes
Penn State University
For uncovering the significance and workings of key interactions among flora, fauna, and the atmosphere, and their role in regional and global environmental change.
Academia
Peter
Daniel
Wilf
Penn State University
For his distinguished research in paleobotany, specifically the evolution, paleoecology, and conservation paleobiology of rainforests and plant-herbivore interactions in relation to environmental change and service to the profession and outreach.
Academia
Paul
Chirik
Princeton University
For establishing the field of catalysis with Earth-abundant elements and demonstrating its impact on sustainable chemistry.
Academia
Anice
Anderson
Private Engineering, Consulting, and Philanthropy
For distinguished technical contributions, program development, and leadership in industrial science and technology.
Industry
Elizabeth
J.
Tran
Purdue University
For distinguished contributions to the field of molecular and cellular gene regulation, particularly for dissecting how RNA and DNA structures impact every step of gene expression.
Academia
Carol
A.
Handwerker
Purdue University
For distinguished contributions to science-driven technological advances that reduce environmental impacts, including the global adoption of lead-free solder in electronics manufacturing.
Academia
Ajay
P.
Malshe
Purdue University
For distinguished contributions to science, engineering, and entrepreneurship in bio-inspired designs, advanced materials, and nanomanufacturing with impact in multiple industry sectors and society.
Academia
Fabio
H.
Ribeiro
Purdue University
For distinguished contributions to the field of surface catalysis, particularly for unraveling concepts and mechanisms that determine chemical reactivity.
Academia
David
J.
Love
Purdue University
For distinguished contributions to the fields of communications and signal processing, particularly for the analysis and development of new adaptive communication schemes for multiple antenna and millimeter wave systems.
Academia
Lars
Chittka
Queen Mary University of London (UK)
For explaining how bees sense the world, what they do with that information, and how they do it.
Academia
Ghislain
Opdenakker
Rega Institute for Medical Research at KU Leuven (Belgium)
For seminal contributions to deciphering protease regulatory networks in biology and medicine, in particular by regulation of cytokine and chemokine activities and posttranslational modifications in the generation of autoantigen repertoires.
Academia
Bettina
C.
Fries
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
For distinguished contributions to the field of mycology and antibody biology, particularly for establishing how replicative aging contributes to virulence in pathogenic fungi and characterizing the protective efficacy of pathogen-specific antibodies.
Academia
Mohammed
J.
Zaki
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
For distinguished contributions to the fields of data mining and machine learning, and for service to the academic community.
Academia
Thomas
C.
Killian
Rice University
For distinguished contributions to the study of ultracold atoms and plasmas, particularly for advances in quantum degenerate gases and Rydberg atoms of strontium.
Academia
Marek
Kimmel
Rice University
For distinguished contributions to statistical and population genetics, systems biology, and stochastic modeling of human diseases, particularly bridging Markov and branching processes with cell and molecular biology and cancer research.
Academia
Paul
R.
Copeland
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
For distinguished contributions to advancements in the life sciences, particularly in understanding the molecular mechanism of mRNA translation and trace element metabolism.
Academia
Saurabh
W.
Jha
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
For distinguished contributions to the study of Type Ia supernovae, including significant insights on their intrinsic properties and their use as cosmological probes.
Academia
Malin
L.
Pinsky
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
For distinguished contributions to the field of marine biology, particularly for predictions about the impacts of climate change and population dynamics.
Academia
Rachael
Winfree
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
For distinguished contributions to the field of ecosystem services, particularly for her substantial contributions to pollination ecology and conservation.
Academia
Shuchismita
Dutta
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
For distinguished contributions and innovations in molecular visualization education for teachers, undergraduates, and the public.
Academia
William
K.
Hallman
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
For distinguished contributions to the field of risk analysis, risk assessment, and risk communication, and for educating the public on important scientific issues.
Academia
Robert
E.
Kopp
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
For distinguished contributions to the field of climate science, particularly using statistical process modeling to estimate sea level change.
Academia
Jaideep
S.
Vaidya
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
For distinguished contributions to the fields of privacy protection in data analytics, information sharing, and access control management.
Academia
Bonnie
Lynne
Firestein
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
For distinguished contributions to the field of molecular and cellular neuroscience, particularly for understanding the development of and strategies to repair damaged neural circuits.
Academia
John
Huntington
Reynolds
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
For distinguished research on brain mechanisms underlying visual attention and object recognition, providing a framework for understanding attentional selection and revealing insights into the neuropathology of perceptual and cognitive disorders.
Institute
Stanley
Maloy
San Diego State University
For distinguished contributions to the field of microbiology, teaching excellence, technology innovation, service to the American Society for Microbiology, service to the federal government, and public science communication.
Academia
Deborah
D.
Stine
Science and Technology Policy Academy
For her major, long-term contributions to national science and technology policy and the development of the science and technology policy workforce of the future.
Institute
Patrick
Hamilton
Science Museum of Minnesota
For distinguished contributions to informal science education and communication, particularly in educational exhibits and programs and in leading efforts to establish sustainable practices in museums and science centers.
Institute
Ellen
R.
Stofan
Smithsonian Institution
For distinguished contributions to the field of planetary science, particularly of Titan, as well as for significant community service and leadership.
Institute
Doug
Erwin
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
For distinguished contributions in paleobiology of Paleozoic and Ediacaran organisms, and of extinction and radiation events in the fossil record, particularly the Permo-Triassic extinction and the radiation of Cambrian organisms.
Institute
Kirk
R.
Johnson
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
For distinguished service to the nation as director of the Natural History Museum, for paleobotanical and paleoclimatological research, and for outreach in Earth history to the American public.
Institute
Laurie
C.
Anderson
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
For advancing knowledge of endosymbiotic ecology in marine mollusks in endangered habitats and evolution in freshwater mollusks, for her work on the Deep Water Horizon oil spill, and for her dedicated professional service.
Academia
Margaret
A.
Waterman
Southeast Missouri State University
For distinguished contributions to the development of problem-based learning, case-based learning, and faculty development nationally and internationally.
Academia
Robert
T.
Gregory
Southern Methodist University
For seminal contributions to the understanding of the evolution of the Earth's lithosphere and hydrosphere, and outstanding academic leadership as chair of Department of Earth Sciences at Southern Methodist University.
Academia
Thirumala-Devi
Kanneganti
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
For distinguished contributions to the field of inflammasome biology, particularly for advancing our cellular and molecular understanding of innate immunity, inflammation, cell death, and host defense.
Academia
Rosamond
Lee
Naylor
Stanford University
For outstanding research and distinguished contributions to improving global food security and protecting the environment.
Academia
David
Goldhaber-Gordon
Stanford University
For singular discoveries involving strong electron-electron correlations and topology in nanostructures and twisted bilayer graphene.
Academia
Yuri
Suzuki
Stanford University
For distinguished contributions to the field of condensed matter physics, particularly for the creation of new materials with designed properties.
Academia
Matthew
O.
Jackson
Stanford University
For distinguished contributions to the field of economics and public policy, particularly derived from the structure and dynamics of complex interaction networks.
Academia
Stelios
T.
Andreadis
State University of New York at Buffalo
For distinguished contributions to the field of cell, gene, and tissue engineering and regenerative medicine through research, student mentoring, and administrative leadership.
Academia
Keqin
Li
State University of New York at New Paltz
For distinguished contributions to the field of parallel and distributed computing, particularly for parallel algorithms design, energy-efficient computing techniques development, and theoretical modeling and analytical optimization of cloud computing systems.
Academia
Jason
R.
Wiles
Syracuse University
For distinguished contributions to science education, particularly for research on and advocacy for evolution education and innovative leadership in recruiting and retaining underrepresented populations in science.
Academia
Jennifer
L.
Ross
Syracuse University
For distinguished contributions to biophysics, particularly for experimentally elucidating regulatory mechanisms in intracellular transport.
Academia
Rupa
S.
Iyer
Tarleton State University
For distinguished contributions to the field of microbiology and environmental technology, particularly for applications optimizing the soil microbiome to remediate and sustain healthy ecosystems.
Academia
Michael
R.
Waters
Texas A&M University
For distinguished contributions to the study of the early peopling of the Americas and geoarchaeology (the application of the geosciences to archaeological research).
Academia
Xiaohong
Liu
Texas A&M University
For exceptional, sustained contributions to developing aerosol and aerosol-cloud interaction representations in Earth system models and understanding the fundamental mechanisms of aerosol impacts on clouds and climate.
Academia
Richard
H.
Gomer
Texas A&M University
For elucidating control of cell group size and differentiation in social amoebae and fibrosing human diseases.
Academia
Lane
A.
Baker
Texas A&M University
For distinguished contributions to the field of electrochemistry, particularly pioneering the field of scanning ion conductance microscopy for spatially-resolved quantitative measurements at the nanoscale.
Academia
Wendy
Elizabeth
Jepson
Texas A&M University
For leading and impactful research on the complex social and political-economic factors that cause water insecurity at multiple scales—from the household to the urban region.
Academia
Carol
Korzeniewski
Texas Tech University
For distinguished innovations in the field of chemical analysis that broadly impact advances in physical and life sciences, especially pertaining to liquid-solid interfaces related to energy and electrocatalysis.
Academia
Asheley
R.
Landrum
Texas Tech University
For distinguished contributions spanning disciplines to advance understanding of psychological phenomena influencing public understanding of science, public acceptance of science, and public engagement with science.
Academia
Gail
A.
Cornwall
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
For distinguished contributions to the field of male reproduction, including sperm maturation and discovery and physical characterization of functional amyloids in sperm, and for teaching and contributions to scientific organizations.
Academia
Sanjay
K.
Srivastava
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
For distinguished contributions to the field of molecular pharmacology, cancer chemoprevention, cancer therapeutics, drug resistance, and drug repurposing.
Academia
Kevin
Martin
Ryan
The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research (UK)
For distinguished contributions to the field of cancer biology, particularly for studies on the role of autophagy in cancer and for the discovery of the DRAM family of proteins.
Institute
Amy
Lauren
Fairchild
The Ohio State University
For her eminent contributions to public health ethics and policy that are grounded in the history and philosophy of science.
Academia
Antonio
J.
Conejo
The Ohio State University
For outstanding contributions to power system operations, planning and markets, and service as an educator and leader in power engineering and operations research.
Academia
Laura
Wagner
The Ohio State University
For contributions to language and conceptual development, and for broadening participation in publicly engaged science.
Academia
Mohit
Randeria
The Ohio State University
For contributions to the theory of BCS-BEC crossover, to the understanding of angle-resolved photoemission of cuprate superconductors, and for providing rigorous bounds on the superconducting transition temperature in two-dimensional materials.
Academia
Wenbo
Ma
The Sainsbury Laboratory (UK)
For distinguished contributions to the field of plant-pathogen interactions.
Laboratory/Observatory
Ann
M.L.
Cavallo
The University of Texas at Arlington
For distinguished contributions to the advancement of science education, particularly for STEM teachers, regionally and nationally.
Academia
Claus
O.
Wilke
The University of Texas at Austin
For advances in computational molecular evolution and for coaxing academics to communicate more clearly through figures.
Academia
Diana
Marculescu
The University of Texas at Austin
For distinguished contributions to the design and optimization of energy-aware computing systems.
Academia
Pengyu
Ren
The University of Texas at Austin
For groundbreaking advancements in computational biomolecular engineering, particularly molecular modeling methodologies and software, and understanding of physical driving forces in molecular recognition and assembly.
Academia
Valeri
Roxanne
Bogucka
The University of Texas at Austin
For outstanding contributions to the communication of science, and especially science outreach, both directly and through innovative interactions of scientists, librarians, science communication scholars, and science communication professionals.
Academia
Scott
Aaronson
The University of Texas at Austin
For distinguished contributions to the field of quantum computing.
Academia
Catherine
A.
Calder
The University of Texas at Austin
For extensive work in spatio-temporal models with applications to the environment, social science, and criminology.
Academia
David
W.
Hyndman
The University of Texas at Dallas
For outstanding and novel contributions to our understanding of the subsurface water cycle and how human activities impact this, and for important contributions to science education and leadership.
Academia
Jeffrey
T.
Olimpo
The University of Texas at El Paso
For transformative work on the assessment of student engagement in course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), incorporating research ethics in CUREs, and revolutionary professional development opportunities.
Academia
Audrey
L.
Lamb
The University of Texas at San Antonio
For inspiring scientific contributions combining steady-state and transient-state kinetic experiments with X-ray crystallography, encouraging fundamental research advancements in understanding reactions catalyzed by enzymes of natural product biosynthesis.
Academia
Stephen
Y.
Lai
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
For seminal contributions to developing novel therapies and imaging technologies from bench to bedside to maximize effectiveness against solid tumors and minimize normal tissue toxicity.
Academia
Cullen
M.
Taniguchi
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
For elucidating the role of HIF-2 in hypoxia-mediated cellular communication within tumors and normal tissues, leading to translational breakthroughs in regenerative medicine and cancer biology.
Academia
Apostolia
M.
Tsimberidou
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
For seminal contributions to instantiating and implementing precision oncology through innovative therapeutic approaches, patient care, and education aimed at improving clinical outcomes across tumor types.
Academia
Thomas
James
Smith
The University of Texas Medical Branch
For outstanding advances in elucidating the effectors (bile salts) in modulating norovirus activity and clarifying the mechanism of antibody-virus interaction by invoking the allosteric effects when the field has serious doubt.
Academia
Keisuke
Goda
The University of Tokyo (Japan)
For distinguished contributions to the field of biophotonics, particularly for the development of ultrafast optical imaging and spectroscopy for solving diverse biomedical problems.
Academia
Sharon
M.
Homer-Drummond
Tri-County Technical College
For distinguished contributions to advancing biology education in technical colleges, for contributions to science communication, and social justice in STEMM.
Academia
Cliona
O'Farrelly
Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)
For work leading to major advances in understanding the complex immune environment of mammalian organs, notably the liver and uterus.
Academia
Mitch
McVey
Tufts University
For distinguished contributions to the field of genetics, particularly providing key insights into mechanisms of DNA repair.
Academia
Pamela
Crotty
Yelick
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
For distinguished contributions to the fields of craniofacial biology, dental leadership and research, and in particular tooth development, bioengineering, and regenerative dentistry.
Academia
Wendy
L.
Martinez
U.S. Census Bureau
For excellent and sustained contributions to innovative research in computational and survey statistics, and for outstanding leadership and service to the statistical and data science profession.
Federal Government
Doreen
Ware
U.S. Department of Agriculture
For distinguished contributions to the fields of plant genomics and computational biology and the development of cyber infrastructure projects supporting the adoption of standards for big data analytics in biology.
Laboratory/Observatory
Ali
Douraghy
U.S. Department of Energy
For distinguished contributions to science policy, particularly for international science cooperation with developing countries, shaping federal climate and clean energy policy, and developing underrepresented science policy leaders.
Federal Government
Dionne
L.
Price
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
For exceptional service to professional societies and outstanding statistical leadership at the Food and Drug Administration that has benefitted science and public health.
Federal Government
Maria
Laura
Feltri
University at Buffalo
For distinguished contributions to the field of Schwann cells and myelination, particularly for research on laminin and integrin signaling in the formation of peripheral myelin and on inherited disorders of myelin.
Academia
Dennis
Zaritsky
University of Arizona
For distinguished contributions to the field of astronomy, particularly for seminal studies in Magellanic Clouds and the development of techniques to measure dark matter.
Academia
Goggy
Davidowitz
University of Arizona
For distinguished contributions to insect biology and evolution, particularly for pioneering advances in understanding the ecological physiology of nutrition.
Academia
Carmala
N.
Garzione
University of Arizona
For pioneering the use of stable isotopes for determination of paleoelevations in mountain belts, and for distinguished contributions to interactions of tectonics and climate systems.
Academia
Donata
Vercelli
University of Arizona
For distinguished contributions to the field of cellular and molecular medicine, particularly for studies on the interaction of genetic and environmental factors in the development of allergic diseases.
Academia
Michael (Misha)
Chertkov
University of Arizona
For using methods of statistical physics to make profound contributions to our understanding of diverse systems, such as the power grid, machine learning, and turbulence.
Academia
Douglas
D.
Rhoads
University of Arkansas
For distinguished contributions to the field of molecular biology, particularly using genetics and genomics to elucidate control of important biological traits in poultry.
Academia
Mark
A.
Rubin
University of Bern (Switzerland)
For distinguished contributions to the field of cancer genomics and, in particular, the impact of genome instability in prostate cancer evolution and treatment resistance.
Academia
Rashid
Ussif
Sumaila
University of British Columbia (Canada)
For distinguished research into how economics, through integration with ecology and other disciplines, can be used to ensure that environmental resources are sustainably managed for the benefit of all generations.
Academia
Whendee
L.
Silver
University of California, Berkeley
For distinguished contributions to determine the biogeochemical effects of climate change and human impacts on the environment, and the potential for mitigating these effects.
Academia
David
G.
Drubin
University of California, Berkeley
For distinguished contributions to the field of eukaryotic cell biology, in particular through functional studies of the actin and tubulin cytoskeleton and to the process of endocytosis.
Academia
Rebecca
Wright
Heald
University of California, Berkeley
For distinguished contributions to the field of cell biology, particularly for creative approaches to the regulation of cell growth and division.
Academia
David
Dudley
Moore
University of California, Berkeley
For advancing our knowledge of nuclear hormone receptors and their role in metabolism and cancer.
Academia
Robert
Tjian
University of California, Berkeley
For his pioneering contributions to understanding how genetic information in our DNA is decoded to sustain life.
Academia
Neil
Durie
Tsutsui
University of California, Berkeley
For figuring out kin recognition and its loss and other fundamental characteristics of unicolonial ants that know no boundaries.
Academia
Kristin
Aslaug
Persson
University of California, Berkeley
For the conception and development of the Materials Project.
Academia
Joni
Wallis
University of California, Berkeley
For distinguished contributions to systems and translational neuroscience, using single cell and neural oscillations to delineate the physiological basis of decision making and reward processing in the prefrontal cortex.
Academia
Dan
M.
Stamper-Kurn
University of California, Berkeley
For distinguished contributions to the fields of quantum gases and quantum optics, particularly for experimental studies of Bose-Einstein condensates.
Academia
Sheri
L.
Johnson
University of California, Berkeley
For distinguished contributions to the field of psychological science, particularly for the study of bipolar disorder, including a leading model of the condition and emotion-based impulsivity.
Academia
Rodolfo
Mendoza-Denton
University of California, Berkeley
For outstanding contributions to the science on the causes and consequences of prejudice and the identification of factors that serve to enhance academic success for individuals with historically minoritized identities.
Academia
Maeli
Melotto
University of California, Davis
For distinguished contributions to the field of plant biology, particularly for interactions between plants and both pathogenic and non-pathogenic microbes and plant breeding for crop safety and resilience.
Academia
Sarah
B.
Hrdy
University of California, Davis
For distinguished contributions to the field of evolutionary anthropology, particularly for understanding mammalian reproductive strategies and the evolution of human families and societies.
Academia
Lynne
A.
Isbell
University of California, Davis
For innovative scholarship and leadership in primatology and biological anthropology.
Academia
Annaliese
K.
Franz
University of California, Davis
For contributions to catalysis and synthesis emphasizing organosilicon chemistry and biofuel production, and for the championship of diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty and students.
Academia
Frank
E.
Osterloh
University of California, Davis
For contributions to inorganic and materials chemistry with applications in energy conversion.
Academia
Roberta
L.
Millstein
University of California, Davis
For distinguished scholarship and service to the history and philosophy of biology.
Academia
Danika
L.
Bannasch
University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
For contributions across the study of genetics and genomics for the benefit of animal and human health, and service to the profession.
Academia
Pamela
J.
Lein
University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
For exceptional contributions to research in environmental toxicity and for sustained activity in advising and mentoring.
Academia
Aimee
L.
Edinger
University of California, Irvine
For distinguished contributions to the field of cancer metabolism, particularly dissecting the signals that control endo-lysosomal trafficking in health and disease.
Academia
Tryphon
T.
Georgiou
University of California, Irvine
For distinguished contributions to mathematical control systems theory.
Academia
Julie
M.
Schoenung
University of California, Irvine
For distinguished contributions to the synthesis and characterization of advanced structural materials, particularly nanostructured materials, coatings, additive manufacturing, and green engineering.
Academia
Georg
F.
Striedter
University of California, Irvine
For distinguished contributions to the field of CNS evolution, particularly comparative evolution of the brains of humans and avian species and origins of languages and cognition in the brain.
Academia
Alexander
Chernyshev
University of California, Irvine
For contributions to the theoretical understanding of quantum materials.
Academia
Gregory
Scott
Hickok
University of California, Irvine
For distinguished contributions to the field of cognitive neuroscience, particularly using an integrated behavioral, neuroimaging, and computational approach to advance understanding of the functional anatomy and computational architecture of language.
Academia
Tommaso
Treu
University of California, Los Angeles
For leading contributions to a precise determination of the expansion rate of the universe and our understanding of dark matter, cosmic reionization, and the co-evolution of galaxies and black holes.
Academia
Roger
M.
Wakimoto
University of California, Los Angeles
For exceptional scientific leadership and contributions to the understanding of thunderstorms and tornados, and applications to society.
Academia
Kenneth
A.
Nagy
University of California, Los Angeles
For distinguished teaching and research in the fields of ecology and evolution, particularly physiological ecology and conservation biology.
Academia
Yi
Tang
University of California, Los Angeles
For distinguished contribution to the fields of biochemistry and chemical biology, particularly for improving fundamental understanding of the chemical logic and enzymology in the biosynthesis of natural products.
Academia
Blaire
Van Valkenburgh
University of California, Los Angeles
For her meritorious research contributions to mammalian evolution, ecology, and conservation, for her transformative work in experiential STEM learning initiatives, and for communicating science to the public.
Academia
Christine
Dunkel Schetter
University of California, Los Angeles
For foundational contributions to health psychology, including translational research demonstrating how stress impacts maternal and infant health and wellbeing and dedicated mentoring of new generations of health researchers.
Academia
Gary
Orfield
University of California, Los Angeles
For distinguished scholarly contributions to the study of race as it relates to education, for leadership in promoting research on civil rights, and for extra-academic efforts to promote racial equality.
Academia
Marjorie
S.
Zatz
University of California, Merced
For distinguished contributions to research on social inequality and disparate impacts, notable advancements to knowledge related to immigration policy, and leadership roles in higher education and mentoring the next generations.
Academia
Srikanth
V.
Krishnamurthy
University of California, Riverside
For distinguished contributions to the fields of computer networks and systems, with particular contributions to robustness and resilience of wired and wireless networked systems.
Academia
Yunde
Zhao
University of California, San Diego
For distinguished contributions to the field of plant sciences, particularly elucidation of the auxin biosynthesis pathway, pioneering improved CRISPR gene editing technologies, and improving homologous recombination efficiency in land plants.
Academia
Stuart
Brody
University of California, San Diego
For distinguished contributions in teaching, the development of biology at UCSD, biochemical genetics, and our understanding of the comparative genetics of circadian rhythms, using Neurospora as a model system.
Academia
Elizabeth
A.
Komives
University of California, San Diego
For developing HDX-MS for mapping protein interaction interfaces and for integrating biophysical methods to discover novel protein dynamics and interactions at multiple time scales.
Academia
Massimiliano
Di Ventra
University of California, San Diego
For distinguished contributions to quantum transport in nanoscale systems and in-memory computing.
Academia
Atul
Butte
University of California, San Francisco
For pioneering contributions to bioinformatics and promoting science through publicly available data.
Academia
Bruce
Ovbiagele
University of California, San Francisco
For distinguished contributions to the field of vascular neurology, including health disparities and translation to underserved minorities and extensive contributions to mentoring and academic leadership.
Academia
Judith
Auerbach
University of California, San Francisco
For distinguished contributions in medical research and policy in the areas of HIV/AIDS, social science and public policy, and sex and gender.
Academia
Dar
A.
Roberts
University of California, Santa Barbara
For distinguished contributions to the field of geography and geological sciences, particularly for remote sensing of vegetation, land-use/land-cover change, the mapping, and wildfire danger assessment.
Academia
Julie
H.
Simpson
University of California, Santa Barbara
For distinguished contributions to the field of neuroscience, particularly for the study of how circuits control motor sequences, and for the development of elegant technology to investigate neural circuits.
Academia
Mark
John
Bowick
University of California, Santa Barbara
For important contributions to particle physics, string theory and soft matter, including seminal work on the statistical mechanics of string theory, physics of membranes, and crystalline order on curved surfaces.
Academia
Christopher
J.
Palmstrøm
University of California, Santa Barbara
For distinguished contributions to the field of materials physics, particularly for the development of new materials with atomic-scale control.
Academia
Richard
E.
Mayer
University of California, Santa Barbara
For distinguished contributions to the field of cognitive psychology, particularly for the evidence-based contributions to the science of learning and its application to education and training.
Academia
Lise
Getoor
University of California, Santa Cruz
For distinguished contributions to machine learning, particularly for approaches that integrate structure and uncertainty.
Academia
Alexander
L.
Wolf
University of California, Santa Cruz
For research in distributed system software engineering, and for service to the professional computing community.
Academia
Jean
E.
Fox Tree
University of California, Santa Cruz
For distinguished contributions to the study of spontaneous human communication and the development of research tools with applications to industry and implications for basic science.
Academia
Barry
John
Everitt
University of Cambridge (UK)
For seminal research on mechanisms underlying learning, memory reconsolidation, motivation, and reward, especially as related to addiction, and for exceptional leadership of neuroscience societies in both Europe and the United States.
Academia
Peter
J.
Delfyett
Jr.
University of Central Florida
For distinguished contributions to the development of ultrafast mode-locked semiconductor diode lasers and their application in ultra-wide bandwidth optical communications and signal processing.
Academia
Ronald
F.
DeMara
University of Central Florida
For outstanding contributions in computer systems design and architecture with emphasis on emerging computing devices for machine learning, adaptive and reconfigurable hardware, and digitization of STEM education.
Academia
Xiaoxi
Zhuang
University of Chicago
For outstanding contribution to the field of neurogenetics, particularly in using genetic models to understand dopamine system function and mechanisms underlying Parkinson's disease pathology and therapy.
Academia
Norbert
F.
Scherer
University of Chicago
For seminal contributions to optical sciences, including ultrafast nonlinear spectroscopy; microscopy for single-molecule and cellular biophysics; nanoplasmonics; optical vector beam spectroscopy; optical trapping and optical matter machines.
Academia
Peter
Nagele
University of Chicago
For distinguished contributions to translational neuropsychiatric pharmacology, particularly for work on the utility of nitrous oxide in managing symptoms of treatment-resistant major depression.
Academia
David
J.
Freedman
University of Chicago
For distinguished contributions to the field of systems and cognitive neuroscience, particularly for characterizing neuronal representations that support the categorization of sensory stimuli.
Academia
Philippe
Guyot-Sionnest
University of Chicago
For distinguished contributions to the physics and chemistry of nanomaterials, particularly fluorescent core-shell nanoparticles.
Academia
Robert
Rosner
University of Chicago
For important contributions to astrophysics, to science administration, and to science policy.
Academia
Nicholas
P.
Dunning
University of Cincinnati
For distinguished contributions to the field of physical geography and geoarchaeology, particularly for understanding human-environment interactions and paleoenvironmental change in the Maya Lowlands.
Academia
Arnold
Schwartz
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to the field of cardiovascular pharmacology, particularly for developing multiple successful drug therapies.
Academia
Bahram
Javidi
University of Connecticut
For lifelong pioneering multidisciplinary contributions to optical imaging with diverse applications in life sciences, 3D imaging, and cyber-physical security, and for promoting international collaborations in this field.
Academia
James
Stephen
Magnuson
University of Connecticut
For distinguished contributions to the study of human language, including the connections between speech perception and its computational underpinnings in the brain, as well as leadership in science and training.
Academia
Wolfgang
Peti
University of Connecticut Health Center School of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to the fields of structural biology and signaling, particularly for a molecular understanding of the regulation and substrate recognition of protein phosphatases and their roles in disease.
Academia
Anthony
T.
Vella
University of Connecticut, UCONN Health, School of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to the field of immunology, particularly T cell biology with studies on adjuvants, co-stimulation, and cytokine function.
Academia
Jorge
Cortes Nuñez
University of Costa Rica
For distinguished work on the ecology and biodiversity of marine ecosystems of Costa Rica, from reefs, seagrasses, and mangroves to the deep sea, and tireless actions to conserve them.
Academia
William
H.
Matthaeus
University of Delaware
For his outstanding contributions to the understanding of space and astrophysical plasmas through unique and innovative theoretical and observational insights, scholarship, research, teaching, mentoring, and enabling other community members.
Academia
Gerrit
Hoogenboom
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to the advancement of crop modeling and decision support systems in agriculture for sustainable development, resource management, and food security.
Academia
Cheryl
Ann
Palm
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to the field of agroecology, with particular reference to understanding the ecological basis for sustainable small-holder farming systems of the Global South.
Academia
Bala
Rathinasabapathi
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to our understanding of plant genetic and metabolic adaptations to environmental stress and for integrating these into innovative plant breeding and student-training programs.
Academia
José
Eduardo Portela
Santos
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions in research, teaching, and extension in the field of dairy science, particularly to advance nutrition, health, and reproduction of dairy cattle and increase the sustainability of dairy production.
Academia
Emilio
Miguel
Bruna
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to ecology and conservation biology, particularly effects of deforestation in the Amazon and efforts on behalf of scientists in the Global South.
Academia
Valérie
de Crécy-Lagard
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to the understanding of nucleic acid modifications and the promotion and diffusion of comparative genomics as a research tool for experimental biologists.
Academia
Anna-Lisa
Paul
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to the understanding of life's ability to move beyond planet Earth, as well as extraordinary service to the space biology science community.
Academia
Matthew
E.
Smith
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to the field of mycology, particularly in the evolution, ecology, and systematics of plant-associated fungi.
Academia
Lukasz
Lech
Stelinski
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to the field of applied entomology, particularly relating to integrated pest management and innovative control solutions.
Academia
Nan-Yao
Su
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to the field of fundamental and translational urban entomology, particularly relating to the population ecology of termites and innovative management solutions.
Academia
Nian
Wang
University of Florida
For distinguished research contributions to our understanding of bacterial plant pathogens, in particular those that infect citrus, and the control of plant diseases.
Academia
Marta
L.
Wayne
University of Florida
For elucidation of the importance of viruses and causes of genetic variation in hosts.
Academia
Lily (Ageliki)
Elefteriadou
University of Florida
For contributions to traffic modeling, simulation, optimization, and traffic management leveraging autonomous, connected, and conventional vehicle technologies.
Academia
Prabhat
Mishra
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to the field of reliable and trustworthy systems design, particularly developing scalable and automated techniques for energy-aware computing, system-on-chip verification, and hardware security validation.
Academia
Carlos
M.
Rinaldi-Ramos
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles and transport of nanoparticles in complex and biological fluids.
Academia
Czerne
M.
Reid
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to the communication of science, especially through sustained leadership of programs to develop future generations of science writers through mentorships and internships.
Academia
Peihua
Qiu
University of Florida
For distinguished contributions to the field of statistics and its applications, particularly in jump regression analysis, image processing, statistical process control, survival analysis, disease screening, and disease surveillance.
Academia
Pamela
S.
Soltis
University of Florida College of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to the field of plant diversity and evolution, particularly in the areas of phylogenetics, comparative genomics, hybridization, and polyploidy.
Institute
Maurice
S.
Swanson
University of Florida College of Medicine
For fundamental discoveries concerning the roles of RNA-binding proteins and RNA short nucleotide repeat expansions in myotonic dystrophy and other diseases.
Academia
M.
Stephen
Trent
University of Georgia
For distinguished contributions to our understanding of bacterial cell envelope biogenesis and antimicrobial resistance.
Academia
Lisa
Kay
Nolan
University of Georgia
For distinguished contribution to the field of medical microbiology, particularly for enhanced understanding of bacterial pathogenesis and zoonotic transmission of pathogens.
Academia
Joseph
C.
Hermanowicz
University of Georgia
For highly distinguished published research on the life and careers of scientists and published work defending academic freedom and free inquiry in the academy.
Academia
Ronald
L.
Simons
University of Georgia
For distinguished contributions to sociology, criminology, and health, particularly for life-course explanations for racial disparities and for understanding how social and environmental factors influence gene expression and risk for illness.
Academia
Ping
Ma
University of Georgia
For outstanding contributions to statistical methodology, especially in nonparametric modeling, statistical analysis of massive data sets, bioinformatics, geophysics, extensive collaborative efforts, and significant contributions to the profession.
Academia
David
Cameron
Duffy
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
For distinguished contributions to the field of ecology, particularly for significant contributions to our understanding of how ecosystems respond to perturbations, at scales from the individual to the ecosystem.
Academia
Eric
R.
Bittner
University of Houston
For distinguished contributions to the field of theoretical molecular quantum dynamics, and particularly for descriptions that elucidate the dynamics of electronic excited states underlying experimental results for optoelectronic materials.
Academia
Jan
K.
Kitajewski
University of Illinois Chicago
For distinguished contributions to the field of vascular biology, particularly in the area of cell signaling involving the notch receptor as it relates to development and disease.
Academia
Giamila
Fantuzzi
University of Illinois Chicago
For distinguished contributions to the field of adipose cell and cytokine biology, particularly in the study of inflammation and inflammatory pathologies.
Academia
Lijun
Rong
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
For distinguished contributions to the field of virology, particularly for the elucidation of virus entry mechanisms and antiviral therapeutics.
Academia
Atul
K.
Jain
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
For exceptional leadership in improving the understanding of land-atmosphere interactions and the accurate representation of biogeophysical, biogeochemical, ecological, and land use/land cover change processes in Earth system models.
Academia
Liviu
M.
Mirica
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
For groundbreaking work in biological inorganic chemistry, particularly for the development of diagnostic agents for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
Academia
M. Taher
A.
Saif
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
For distinguished contributions to the field of nano-bio mechanics, particularly for revealing novel deformation mechanisms in nanomaterials, and the effect of cellular forces on neuronal function and cancer progression.
Academia
Charles
M.
Schroeder
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
For pioneering advances in manipulating single molecules to reveal the links between micro- and macroscale behavior in rheology that lead to molecular electronics and lipid vesicles as drug delivery vehicles.
Academia
Grigore
Rosu
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
For contributions to runtime verification and programming language semantics.
Academia
James
N.
Eckstein
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
For distinguished contributions to the field of condensed matter physics, particularly for the atomic-layer-by-layer synthesis of new metastable complex-oxide materials with designed functionality.
Academia
Kara
D.
Federmeier
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
For distinguished contributions to the field of cognitive neuroscience, particularly using event-related brain potentials with behavioral methods to study language comprehension and its relation to age-related cognitive decline and literacy.
Academia
Azeez
Butali
University of Iowa
For distinguished contributions to the field of craniofacial genetics, including our understanding of non-syndromic clefts and the identification of cleft palate candidate genes through genome-wide association studies (GWAS).
Academia
Grazyna
Kochanska
University of Iowa
For distinguished contributions to the field of developmental psychology, particularly for elucidating origins, course, mechanisms, and outcomes of young children's adaptive and maladaptive social-emotional trajectories, using rigorous behavioral methodologies.
Academia
Michael
S.
Engel
University of Kansas
For distinguished contributions to the fields of entomology and paleontology, particularly the morphological systematics and evolutionary biology of bees and other insects, and for communicating that knowledge to the public.
Academia
Robert
G.
Moyle
University of Kansas
For distinguished contributions to the field of ornithology, particularly in molecular systematics, biogeography, and evolution in island systems.
Academia
Maria
E.
Orive
University of Kansas
For distinguished contributions to evolutionary theory, including on population genetics of organisms with complex life cycles, and exceptional service to the development and stewardship of scientific research through scientific societies.
Academia
Gary
Joseph
Ferland
University of Kentucky
For distinguished contributions to theoretical and computational astrophysics, and in particular for the development of the spectral simulation code Cloudy and its application to star formation both near and far.
Academia
Heather
M.
Leslie
University of Maine
For distinguished contributions to conservation biology, particularly to coastal marine ecology, human-environment linkages, and design and evaluation of marine management strategies.
Academia
Ji-Cheng
(JC)
Zhao
University of Maryland
For contributions to the early implementation of computational alloy design in the gas turbine industry leading to high-impact deployment and the science and technology of metals.
Academia
Mohammad
Taghi
Hajiaghayi
University of Maryland
For distinguished contributions to the theory of computer science and design of algorithms, in particular, algorithmic graph theory, game theory, and distributed computing.
Academia
Dana
S.
Nau
University of Maryland
For distinguished contributions to artificial intelligence, particularly for game-theoretic models and for the theory and practice of AI planning.
Academia
Wolfgang
Losert
University of Maryland
For his many contributions to the fields of nonlinear dynamics and biophysics, and for his tireless service to the physics community.
Academia
Sonalde
Desai
University of Maryland
For distinguished contributions to the demography of South Asia with particular attention to the impact of development on economic and gender inequalities.
Academia
Samuel
Graham
Jr.
University of Maryland College Park
For developing optical/electrical methods and models to characterize thermal response/properties of wide bandgap electronics including RF and power electronics and for developing chip-embedded cooling for high heat flux operation.
Academia
Abba
B.
Gumel
University of Maryland College Park
For distinguished contributions to mathematical biology, particularly the modeling and analysis of epidemics and other global public health challenges, and to the advancement of mathematics on the African continent.
Academia
Alexander
C.
Drohat
University of Maryland School of Medicine
For studies that have elucidated the structure and catalytic mechanism of DNA repair enzymes, informing how they protect genome integrity and mediate active DNA demethylation.
Academia
James
F.
Kurose
University of Massachusetts Amherst
For contributions to the design and analysis of network protocols and extensive and visionary technical leadership and service to the computing research community.
Academia
Elisabeth
O.
Selkirk
University of Massachusetts Amherst
For distinguished contributions leading to the development of a new field in linguistics, the phonology-syntax interface.
Academia
Vivian
Budnik
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
For contributions to our understanding of the mechanisms of synaptic signaling, which may allow cells to communicate with each other and provoke plastic responses, and for training and mentoring.
Academia
D. Kimbrough
Oller
University of Memphis
For distinguished contributions to the field of language science, elucidating the origin of language with theoretical, methodological, and clinical advances for language development in typical, atypical, and multi-lingual populations.
Academia
Irena
Lasiecka
University of Memphis
For distinguished contributions to boundary control theory for evolutionary PDE systems with applications to fluid-flow structures.
Academia
Purnima
S.
Kumar
University of Michigan
For distinguished contributions to the field of periodontology, particular for periodontal disease pathogenesis in a smoker, pregnancies, and peri-implant inflammation.
Academia
Angela
Marie
Calabrese Barton
University of Michigan
For distinguished contributions to the fields of the learning sciences and STEM education, particularly for the rightful presence framework for justice-oriented STEM teaching, learning and research for minoritized youth.
Academia
Joerg
Lahann
University of Michigan
For distinguished contributions to the field of polymeric materials engineering, particularly biointerfaces prepared using chemical vapor polymerization.
Academia
Kara
(Villamil)
Gavin
University of Michigan
For distinguished contributions to the field of public communication about science and medicine, particularly for the mass and social media, and for training researchers on the importance of public communication.
Academia
Jie (Jackie)
Li
University of Michigan
For her distinguished contributions to mineral physics, particularly on understanding the core formation of the Earth and other terrestrial planetary bodies.
Academia
Thomas
E.
Carey
University of Michigan
For distinguished contributions to the field of Otolaryngology, particularly for his research on the mechanisms of autoimmune hearing loss mediated by antibodies to inner ear antigens.
Academia
Marina
Pasca
di Magliano
University of Michigan
For distinguished contributions to the field of cancer biology, particularly tumors of the pancreas, and for leadership in graduate and postgraduate education and training.
Academia
Asma
Nusrat
University of Michigan
For distinguished contributions to the field of pathology, particularly for providing insights into fundamental mechanisms controlling epithelial barrier function and repair under conditions of inflammation and during homeostasis.
Academia
Charles
A.
Parkos
University of Michigan
For distinguished contributions to the field of pathology, particularly for his research on the basic mechanisms of inflammation and modeling of the process of leukocyte transepithelial migration.
Academia
Randy
J.
Seeley
University of Michigan
For distinguished contributions to the fields of food intake and body weight control.
Academia
Duxin
Sun
University of Michigan
For distinguished contributions to the fields of drug discovery and nanomedicine, particularly for using structure-tissue exposure/selectivity-activity relationships to improve drug candidate selection and the success rate of clinical drug development.
Academia
Roy
Clarke
University of Michigan
For pioneering studies of the properties and phase transitions of nanostructured materials, and for service to STEM education and mentoring.
Academia
Susan
A.
Gelman
University of Michigan
For distinguished contributions to the field encompasses cognitive development, language acquisition, categorization, inductive reasoning, causal reasoning, and the relationship between language and thought.
Academia
Walter
Richard
Mebane
Jr.
University of Michigan
For the development of novel statistical techniques that have allowed the analysis of voting data in ascertaining electoral freedom and fairness, and for distinguished contributions to political science.
Academia
Johann
Eli
Gudjonsson
University of Michigan Medicine
For pioneering the use of high throughput biology to further our understanding of the genetics and pathophysiology of major inflammatory and immune skin diseases.
Academia
Donna
M.
Martin
University of Michigan Medicine
For distinguished contributions to the field of developmental neuroscience, particularly for modeling epigenetic disorders to treat human disease.
Academia
John
Richard
Traynor
University of Michigan Medicine
For outstanding contributions to understanding opiate receptor structure and function, opiate pharmacology and drug discovery, and mechanisms of drug addiction, and for his exceptional administration in academe and professional societies.
Academia
Alan
C.
Love
University of Minnesota
For his contributions to conceptual and methodological issues arising in the philosophical inquiry into evolutionary biology and scientific practice.
Academia
Changquan
Calvin
Sun
University of Minnesota
For distinguished contributions to the field of drug delivery and dosage form design, particularly for integrating fundamental material science and engineering principles to solve real-world tablet manufacturing problems.
Academia
Hui
Zou
University of Minnesota
For distinguished contributions to the statistical inference in high dimensions, especially with respect to variable selection, regularization, and sparse discriminant analysis.
Academia
Ikhlas
A.
Khan
University of Mississippi
For distinguished contributions to understanding the chemistry and biological activity of natural compounds, particularly those of botanical supplements.
Academia
Xiu-Feng (Henry)
Wan
University of Missouri-Columbia
For distinguished contributions to the fields of virology, systems biology, and engineering, particularly for studies of highly pathogenic influenza with a focus on transmission, ecology, diversity, and vaccine development.
Academia
Shubhra
Gangopadhyay
University of Missouri-Columbia
For distinguished contributions in bioengineering for the development of plasmonic gratings and nanoelectronic device-based biosensor systems for ultrasensitive detection of biomarkers.
Academia
Christian
L.
Lorson
University of Missouri-Columbia
For distinguished contributions to the field of molecular and translational neuroscience, particularly for understanding SMN pre-mRNA splicing to develop therapeutics for spinal muscular atrophy.
Academia
Xiaoqin
Zou
University of Missouri-Columbia
For distinguished contributions to the field of computational and theoretical biophysics, particularly for developing novel physics-based algorithms for modeling protein interactions with applications to structure-based drug design.
Academia
Bing
Yang
University of Missouri-Columbia/ Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
For distinguished contributions to understanding plant disease resistance and plant gene editing.
Academia
Oleh
Khalimonchuk
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
For distinguished contributions to the field of mitochondrial biology, particularly for advancing the understanding of multiple mitochondrial functions in health, cellular stress, and degenerative diseases.
Academia
Richard
A.
Wilson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
For distinguished contributions to the understanding of the genetic and biochemical underpinnings that govern plant-microbe interactions, particularly the devastating blast disease caused by the fungal pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae.
Academia
John
Chandler
Cushman
University of Nevada, Reno
For distinguished contributions to the field of plant science, particularly for using model plants to study abiotic stress responses and crassulacean acid metabolism.
Academia
Mae
Sexauer
Gustin
University of Nevada, Reno
For distinguished contributions to the field of biogeochemistry, particularly for understanding the fate and transport of mercury in the environment.
Academia
Lee
A.
Dyer
University of Nevada, Reno
For distinguished contributions to the fields of ecology and entomology, particularly for empirical and theoretical contributions to understanding biodiversity and substantial methodological advances in chemical ecology.
Academia
Ana
de Bettencourt-Dias
University of Nevada, Reno
For distinguished contributions advancing knowledge of luminescent lanthanide complexes with application in imaging, lighting, sensing, therapy, and of unique coordination compounds relevant to lanthanide separation.
Academia
Patricia
Louise
Crown
University of New Mexico
For distinguished contributions to the field of archaeology, particularly for clarifying the nature of sociopolitical systems in the American Southwest through innovative ceramic analyses.
Academia
Carol
Arnosti
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
For discovering new patterns and pathways of microbially-driven carbon cycling in the ocean through groundbreaking development of novel methods to measure extracellular enzyme activities involved in carbon cycling.
Academia
Melinda
A.
Beck
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
For distinguished contributions to the field of nutritional immunology, the role of host nutrition in driving viral mutations, obesity's effects on immune cell function and vaccine efficacy, and academic administration.
Academia
Michael
T.
Crimmins
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
For important contributions to complex natural products synthesis through the development of photocycloadditions, asymmetric aldol reactions, olefin metathesis reactions, and for innovation in chemical education.
Academia
Barbara
L.
Fredrickson
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
For seminal research demonstrating the adaptive value of positive emotions, extraordinary dissemination of this knowledge to general audiences, and exceptional service establishing positive psychology within affective science.
Academia
Patricia
A.
Champion
University of Notre Dame
For distinguished contributions to the field of bacterial genetics, particularly for identifying mechanisms of bacterial protein transport across membranes and the importance of these mechanisms in mycobacterial pathogenesis.
Academia
Jon
P.
Camden
University of Notre Dame
For distinguished contributions to physical chemistry, particularly for studies of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and the properties of plasmonic nanostructures.
Academia
Yih-Fang
Huang
University of Notre Dame
For distinguished contributions to the field of adaptive filtering and its applications to wireless communications and distributed sensor networks.
Academia
Ahsan
Kareem
University of Notre Dame
For his distinguished engineering achievements and impactful contributions toward advancing the safety and resilience of civil infrastructure exposed to natural hazards.
Academia
Rebecca
Surman
University of Notre Dame
For distinguished contributions to nuclear astrophysics, particularly for investigating and exploiting the relationship between nuclear properties and astrophysics to elucidate the origins of the heaviest elements.
Academia
Raghuveer
Parthasarathy
University of Oregon
For fundamental insights into the physical basis for biological self-organization, and for effectively transmitting the principles of molecular, cellular and organismal biophysics to the general public.
Academia
Trudy
Ann
Cameron
University of Oregon
For contributions to environmental and resource economics and leadership in policy advising for environmental protections.
Academia
Theodore
G.
Schurr
University of Pennsylvania
For distinguished contributions to the field of anthropological genetics, particularly for understanding human evolution and diversity.
Academia
Brian
D.
Gregory
University of Pennsylvania
For distinguished contributions to the field of RNA biology, particularly applying and developing next-generation sequencing technologies for new biological insight into RNA structure, RNA-protein interactions, and RNA modification systems.
Academia
Eric
J.
Schelter
University of Pennsylvania
For contributions to the field of f-element chemistry including separations chemistry and photocatalysis.
Academia
Warren
D.
Seider
University of Pennsylvania
For distinguished and foundational research, simulation software, teaching, and service contributions to the field of computer-aided process design and control.
Academia
Karen
I.
Winey
University of Pennsylvania
For distinguished contributions to the field of polymer science, particularly in the understanding of and manipulation of unique polymer nanocomposites and ion-containing polymers.
Academia
Insup
Lee
University of Pennsylvania
For foundational contributions to the theory and implementation of real-time compositional scheduling and runtime verification.
Academia
William
Anthony
Beltran
University of Pennsylvania
For distinguished contributions to the field of translational vision science, particularly for characterizing canine models of inherited retinal degeneration to successfully test gene therapies that directly led to clinical trials.
Academia
Guo-Li
Ming
University of Pennsylvania
For distinguished contributions to the field of neural development using patient-derived stem cells to model genetic and environmental impacts in human developmental brain disorders.
Academia
Donna
M.
Huryn
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
For distinguished contributions to the development of fundamental strategies in medicinal chemistry and their application to drug discovery, and to empowering and supporting women and the next generation of scientists.
Academia
Wen
Xie
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
For distinguished contributions to pharmacogenetics as a pioneer in xenobiotic receptor function and for identifying their roles in drug metabolism/toxicity, diet-induced obesity, hepatic steatosis, and insulin resistance, among others.
Academia
Arturo
J.
Hernández-Maldonado
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
For distinguished contributions to advancing the discipline of chemistry through the synthesis and characterization of nanoporous materials and applications for removing environmental contaminants.
Academia
Steven
L.
D'Hondt
University of Rhode Island
For distinguished contributions to the study of the subsurface biome of the world's ocean floor, and in particular, the diversity and processes of microbiological communities within subseafloor sediments.
Academia
Sunshine
Menezes
University of Rhode Island Metcalf Institute
For distinguished contributions to science communication, environmental communication, and public engagement with science, and especially for extensive pioneering endeavors to increase inclusivity in these realms.
Academia
Carlos
A.
Nobre
University of São Paulo (Brazil)
For pioneering contributions to understanding the impacts of Amazonian deforestation.
Academia
Timir
Datta
University of South Carolina
For advocacy of STEM education, prolific mentoring of diverse cadres of young physicists, and distinguished contributions to research on high critical temperature superconductivity in copper oxides.
Academia
David
Allen
Himmelgreen
University of South Florida
For distinguished contributions to the field of anthropology, particularly for research and programs mitigating global food insecurity, especially for marginalized populations, and in relation to HIV/AIDS and nutritionally related diseases.
Academia
Jennifer
M.
Collins
University of South Florida
For distinguished contributions to the field of geography, particularly for advancing understanding of tropical cyclone activity and illuminating linkages between tropical storms and climatology.
Academia
Christina
L.
Richards
University of South Florida
For distinguished contributions to the field of integrative biology, particularly for advancing understanding of ecological and evolutionary genomics, and the roles of phenotypic plasticity and epigenetic variation in evolution.
Academia
James
W.
Leahy
University of South Florida
For distinguished achievements in chemistry, particularly advancements in drug discovery for cancer, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases, synthesis and optimization of small-molecule leads, and novel synthetic methodology.
Academia
Donna
J.
Petersen
University of South Florida
For distinguished contributions to the field of public health, particularly for advancing public health practice, pedagogy, and curriculum, and for public health leadership at both national and community levels.
Academia
Richard
Dembo
University of South Florida
For pioneering contributions in advancing criminology theory/practice, substance abuse, mental health, and STD services, especially the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative screening and intervention services for justice-involved youth.
Academia
Remo
Rohs
University of Southern California
For integrating structural biology and genomics with high-throughput methods to predict the three-dimensional structure of DNA, which allowed the prediction of transcription factor-DNA binding and revealed mechanisms of protein-DNA recognition.
Academia
Massoud
Pedram
University of Southern California
For leadership in low-power design of VLSI circuits and contributions to energy-efficient computing resulting in sustainable computing infrastructure.
Academia
Richard
Megumi
Watanabe
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to the identification and interpretation of genetic variation underlying type 2 diabetes-related traits, administration and training in statistical genetics.
Academia
Carolyn
Cidis
Meltzer
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
For distinguished contributions to the field of neuroradiology, exemplary leadership in the realm of academic medicine, and tireless advocacy in communicating the importance of scientific research to the government and public.
Academia
Anthony
Theodore
Chronopoulos
University of Texas San Antonio
For distinguished contributions to the field of scientific computing, particularly iterative methods for sparse algebraic problems and computer methods applied to engineering.
Academia
Vahe
Bandarian
University of Utah
For discoveries in the field of tRNA modifications and key contribution to mechanistic basis of radical-mediated transformations leading to complex natural products.
Academia
Eric
W.
Schmidt
University of Utah
For defining how animals and their symbiotic microbes make bioactive natural products, and applying those principles to synthetic biology and drug design.
Academia
Jennifer
S.
Shumaker-Parry
University of Utah
For significant contributions to the design and study of plasmonic nanomaterials, and promotion of graduate education integrating science, business, and communication for broad and diverse career pathways.
Academia
Kathryn
(Kate)
Moran
University of Victoria/ Ocean Networks Canada
For distinguished contributions to research, policy, and outreach in ocean science and related realms, both directly and through administrative roles at Ocean Networks Canada and elsewhere.
Academia
Edward
H.
Egelman
University of Virginia
For distinguished contributions to the fields of biophysics and structural biology, particularly for the development of understanding of the structure and function of protein and nucleoprotein polymers.
Academia
Jennifer
L.
West
University of Virginia
For distinguished contributions to the field of biomedical engineering, particularly for the development of bioactive hydrogels and nanoparticles for photothermal cancer therapy.
Academia
John
M.
Marzluff
University of Washington
For exceptional advances in our understanding of how humans impact birds and for communicating the importance of birds to the public.
Academia
Deborah
L.
Illman
University of Washington
For excellence in science and technical communication as a practitioner, instructor, and mentor, particularly for her dedication to the communication of science to the public.
Academia
Emily
M.
Bender
University of Washington
For distinguished contributions to linguistics, particularly for demonstrating the role of grammar in natural language processing (NLP), extending computational modeling to less-studied languages, and raising ethical issues in NLP.
Academia
Sean
D.
Sullivan
University of Washington
For pioneering evidence-based drug coverage and reimbursement policies, creating value-based guidelines for medical coverage and reimbursements, and for developing real-world studies to address complex medical questions.
Academia
Nihal
Ahmad
University of Wisconsin-Madison
For distinguished contributions to our understanding of cell cycle regulation in cancer development and experimental cancer therapeutics and prevention by naturally occurring, non-toxic, plant-based agents, vitamins, and hormones.
Academia
Wei
Xu
University of Wisconsin-Madison
For distinguished contributions to cancer biology and therapy, particularly regarding molecular mechanisms of epigenetic regulation and estrogen receptor control of breast cancer and their use in developing novel treatments.
Academia
Kyoung-Shin
Choi
University of Wisconsin-Madison
For seminal contributions to the fields of solar fuels, (photo)electrochemical biomass conversion, and electrochemical desalination/water treatment via the integration of electrochemistry and materials chemistry.
Academia
John
H.
Booske
University of Wisconsin-Madison
For distinguished contributions to the fields of plasma science, vacuum electronics, and microwave-materials interactions, and for championing best educational practices for generations of students, both institutionally and nationally.
Academia
John
H.
Perepezko
University of Wisconsin-Madison
For outstanding innovations to the fundamental understanding and application of structural synthesis, kinetics, and alloy phase stability during materials processing to obtain useful microstructures, nanostructures, and amorphous materials.
Academia
Remzi
H.
Arpaci-Dusseau
University of Wisconsin-Madison
For distinguished contributions to computer systems research and development of computing systems with concomitant devotion to computing education for everyone.
Academia
Daniel
Wall
University of Wyoming
For elucidating the mechanisms of kin recognition in social microbes.
Academia
Donald
L.
Jarvis
University of Wyoming
For distinguished contributions to the field of glycobiology, particularly in genetic engineering of insect cell lines to produce authentic therapeutic glycoproteins and vaccines.
Academia
Robert
J.
Scherrer
Vanderbilt University
For distinguished contributions to the field of theoretical cosmology, particularly for novel theories of dark energy and dark matter, and for creative approaches to public literacy through science fiction.
Academia
John
A.
McLean
Vanderbilt University
For distinguished contributions to the field of analytical chemistry, particularly for innovations in structural mass spectrometry and ion mobility-mass spectrometry for advancing molecular understanding in health and disease.
Academia
Padma
Raghavan
Vanderbilt University
For enduring novel contributions to high-performance computing and computational science, and distinguished service in science administration.
Academia
Kenneth
C.
Catania
Vanderbilt University
For distinguished contributions to the field of sensory neuroscience, particularly for his creative studies of non-model organisms, and for making this work accessible to the public.
Academia
Wellington
Pham
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
For contributions to molecular imaging and the development of non-invasive molecular probes of tissue biology.
Academia
M.A.
Saghai Maroof
Virginia Tech
For fundamental contributions to plant genetics through the development and application of molecular markers, particularly in population genomics and discovery of disease resistance genes.
Academia
Michelle
M.
Mielke
Wake Forest School of Medicine
For distinguished contributions in the field of neurodegenerative disorders and aging with an emphasis on the origins and impact of sex and gender differences.
Academia
S.
Joshua
Swamidass
Washington University in St Louis
For distinguished contributions to the field of deep learning in computational biology, and for extraordinary public outreach promoting an understanding of science among communities of faith.
Academia
Miriam
L.
Greenberg
Wayne State University
For distinguished contributions to the field of lipid function, particularly for elucidating the role of cardiolipin in Barth syndrome and for identifying molecular mechanisms of control of inositol homeostasis.
Academia
David
Lyden
Weill Cornell Medicine
For distinguished contributions to cancer metastasis and exosome biology, particularly for the discovery of the pre-metastatic niche and the role of exosomes in organotropic metastasis and early cancer detection.
Laboratory/Observatory
Harel
Weinstein
Weill Cornell Medicine
For creative leadership and distinguished scientific contributions to computational molecular biophysics of molecular machines at the membrane and computational biomedicine.
Academia
Kurt
Wolfgeng
Kolasinski
West Chester University
For his outstanding contributions to surface science and his efforts to educate others about this field.
Academia
Gordon
McBean
Western University (Canada)
For leadership in international programs and organizations, and for communicating climate change to the public, political leaders, and the business community.
Academia
Rónadh
Cox
Williams College
For distinguished contributions in geoscience, including sediment petrology/geochemistry, paleogeography, modern erosion and coastal processes, and for dedicated and effective efforts to recruit and train a diverse next scientific generation.
Academia
Eduardo
Fernandez-Duque
Yale University
For distinguished contributions to the field of biological anthropology, particularly for a comparative understanding of the evolution and maintenance of human and nonhuman social systems.
Academia
Priyamvada
Natarajan
Yale University
For contributions toward our understanding of the assembly and growth histories of black holes in the universe, and of the nature of dark matter and dark energy using gravitational lensing.
Academia
Liza
S.
Comita
Yale University
For advancing our understanding of tropical forest ecosystems with a focus on the youngest plants.
Academia
Enrique
M.
De La Cruz
Yale University
For distinguished contributions to the fields of biochemistry and biophysics, particularly for the chemical and physical principles of work production by molecular motor protein enzymes and polymers.
Academia
J. Erika
Jeannine
Edwards
Yale University
For distinguished contributions to our understanding of plant phylogenetics and evolutionary history of plant traits, with a particular focus on Portullugo and C4 and CAM photosynthetic pathway evolutionary trajectories.
Academia
Vanessa
O.
Ezenwa
Yale University
For distinguished contributions to the field of infectious disease ecology and evolution, particularly for pioneering research at the nexus of ecoimmunology, animal behavior, and community ecology.
Academia
David
J.
Lewkowicz
Yale University
For distinguished contributions to the study of the development of multisensory perception and attention in human infancy.
Academia
Talitha
M.
Washington
Clark Atlanta University/ Atlanta University Center
For contributions to diversity in mathematics and the sciences and service to the mathematics profession.
Academia
Susan
H.
Williams
Ohio University
For distinguished contributions to the field of comparative biomechanics, particularly for discoveries in the anatomy, biomechanics, ontogeny, and evolution of mammalian feeding systems.