APS prizes & awards recognize outstanding achievements in research, education and public service. With few exceptions, they are open to all members of the scientific community in the U.S. and abroad. The nomination and selection procedure, involving APS-appointed selection committees, guarantees their high standards and prestige.
APS has awarded Stuart Parkin of the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics the 2024 APS Medal for Exceptional Achievement in Research, recognizing him “for major discoveries in spintronics leading to a revolution in data storage and memory”
Fellowship is a distinct honor signifying recognition by one's professional peers for exceptional contributions to the physics enterprise. Any active APS member is eligible for nomination and election to APS Fellowship.
APS recognizes a select number of sites in the United States where important events in the history of physics took place.
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