American Institute of Physics

AIP-NSBP Joseph A. Johnson Award

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Joseph A. Johnson III at Florida A&M University

Department of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, courtesy AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives

About the Award

Joseph A. Johnson III, of Florida A&M University, was a pioneering and renowned experimental physicist, mentor to many Black doctoral students, and a founder of the National Society of Black Physicists. In honor of his iconic legacy, the American Institute of Physics and NSBP have partnered to recognize a member of the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) who exemplifies Johnson’s ingenuity as a scientist and passion for mentorship and service. This honor comes with a $5,000 award along with an invitation to give physics department colloquia at partner universities. This award is sponsored jointly with NSBP .

AIP-NSBP Joseph A. Johnson Award Recipients

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Danielle Speller recognized for neutrinoless double beta decay and dark matter research and mentoring the next generation of aspiring physicists, Jessica Esquivel receives Honorable Mention
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Charles D. Brown II recognized for pioneering research and intergenerationally connecting Black physicists across the globe; Dante O’Hara and Danielle Speller receive Honorable Mentions
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Trevor Rhone recognized for materials discovery research and promoting equity and inclusion, while honorable mention Cacey Bester, of Swarthmore College, commended for study of granular materials and passion for mentoring.
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Serena Eley commended for superconductor, skyrmion research, passion for mentoring.
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Professor honored for inspiring young Black physicists to pursue cutting-edge optics and quantum research.