American Institute of Physics

Andrew Gemant Award

Nominations are closed.

About the Award

The Andrew Gemant Award recognizes the accomplishments of a person who has made significant contributions to the cultural, artistic, or humanistic dimension of physics and is given annually. The award is made possible by a bequest of Andrew Gemant to the American Institute of Physics.

The awardee receives a $5,000 cash award, designates an academic institution to receive a grant of $3,000 to further the public communication of physics, and is invited to deliver a public lecture in a suitable forum.

Criteria

The awardee is named by the AIP Board of Directors during the annual spring meeting based on the recommendation of an outside Selection Committee appointed by the Institute's Board Chair. The awardee is chosen based on contributions in one or more of the following areas:

  • Creative work in the arts and humanities that derives from a deep knowledge of and love for physics
  • The interpretation of physics to the public through such means as mass media presentations or public lectures
  • The enlightenment of physicists and the public regarding the history of physics or other cultural aspects of physics
  • Clear communication of physics to students who are learning physics as part of their general education

To Apply

Nominations must include a letter of nomination and the nominee's CV. You may also provide up to three letters or other documents in support of the nomination. Nominations are to be submitted in PDF format via email to Lcaron@aip.org ; include ALL information/attachments in one email.

Contact
Alejandro de la Puente

Student Engagement Officer

adelapuente@aip.org

Andrew Gemant Award Recipients

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Prize awarded to physicist and author for his work connecting art, the media, and literature to science.
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Prize awarded to physics, physical sciences champion for “being a steadfast ambassador of science policy and the history of physics”
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Prize to be given to Imperial College artist for her innovative expressions of scientific processes in recognizing the cultural, artistic and humanistic dimension of physics
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Baltimore particle physicist wins top prize for cultural, artistic or humanistic contributions to physics for producing a documentary about the Large Hadron Collider.
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Fermilab senior physicist wins top prize for cultural, artistic or humanistic contributions to physics for achievements in communication and public outreach
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Top Prize for cultural, artistic or humanistic contributions to physics goes to University of Minnesota professor known for relating science to comic books
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Top Prize for Cultural, Artistic or Humanistic Contributions to Physics Goes to Self-Proclaimed “Science Evangelist” who Reaches Diverse Audiences Through Her Lectures, Videos and Books
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For ingenious creativity in engaging the public with the history and cultural aspects of physics and for inventing ways to celebrate physics through such varied vehicles as plays, musicals, exhibitions, street fairs, cabaret, posters, and opera.
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For a body of work that has won high praise from critics, scientists, and general audiences alike.
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In recognition of his authorship of many highly acclaimed articles and books and his delivery of countless lectures that illustrate his dedication and ability to communicate physics to wide audiences.
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For his efforts to make science understandable to a large audience and for his vision and leadership within the museum community. His understanding and love of physics inform his creative work and have insured that physics has become more deeply embedded into human culture.
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For eloquently and accurately interpreting the central concerns of a large body of active and profound physics research to the general public and to fellow physicists specializing in other fields. His book, The Elegant Universe, skillfully describes the exhilaration and frustrations of those who probe the ultimate nature of space, time, and matter. Greene’s work and public lectures have made some of the most sophisticated concepts viscerally accessible and thoroughly entertaining, bringing us to a closer understanding of how the universe works.
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For skillfully conveying the excitement and drama of science and for clarifying important scientific ideas through his books, articles, and many television programs. Riordan’s work has enhanced the public’s appreciation of physics as a source of beneficial applications and as an integral part of our intellectual life.
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For excellence in the interpretation of physics to the public through numerous newspaper and magazine articles, books, lectures, and television productions.
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For outstanding and sustained contributions in presenting a broad range of topics in physics to millions of nonscientists around the world, through books, periodical articles, radio, and television, and for his effective national leadership in developing and promoting new curricula for science education.
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