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Dannie Heineman Astrophysics Prize

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Dannie Heineman

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About the Prize

Named after Dannie N. Heineman, an engineer, business executive, and philanthropic sponsor of the sciences, the Heineman Prize for Astrophysics was established in 1979, to recognize outstanding work in the field of astrophysics. This joint prize of the American Institute of Physics and the American Astronomical Society is conferred annually and consists of a certificate and $10,000, funded by the Heineman Foundation.

No restrictions are placed on a candidate's citizenship or country of residency. The recipient is chosen by a six-member Committee. The prize is awarded at one of the semi-annual meetings of the AAS, where the recipient is invited to deliver a lecture on the subject for which the Prize was awarded. Travel expenses are reimbursed by the American Institute of Physics, also from funds provided by the Heineman Foundation.

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Dannie Heineman Astrophysics Prize Recipients

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Yale University professor honored for groundbreaking research on dark matter and black hole physics.
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University of Chicago astrophysicist celebrated for work investigating the cosmic microwave background for clues about the early universe.
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University of Hawai’i astronomer recognized for interdisciplinary research exploring comets and the origins of water on Earth
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Professor of theoretical astrophysics noted for his contributions to our understanding of planetary systems, star formation, feedback in galaxies, and accretion disk winds in active galactic nuclei
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Professor of astronomy honored for research into black hole formation, building worldwide network of telescopes
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AIP and AAS present Edwin A. Bergin with the 2019 Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics for his work using chemistry to probe the physics of star and planet formation and to help trace the molecular origins of life.
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AIP and AAS recognize California astrophysicist with prestigious award for his outstanding contributions toward understanding the lives of stars
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Princeton Professor Shares One of the Top Awards in the Field for Making Major Breakthroughs in Our Understanding of the Universe
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Johns Hopkins Professor Shares One of the Top Awards in the Field for Making Major Breakthroughs in Our Understanding of the Universe
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American Institute of Physics and American Astronomical Society jointly honor renowned researcher