FPS Awards

Joseph A. Burton Forum Award

To recognize outstanding contributions to the public understanding or resolution of issues involving the interface of physics and society.

Michael M. May, Stanford University

Citation: “For his significant and sustained contributions to technical and policy issues pertaining to nuclear weapons, nuclear terrorism, energy and environmental impact; for mentoring generations of students and colleagues on these issues; and for efforts to increase public understanding and awareness on these issues.”

Leo Szilard Lectureship Award

To recognize outstanding accomplishments by physicists in promoting the use of physics for the benefit of society in such areas as the environment, arms control, and science policy. The lecture format is intended to increase the visibility of those who have promoted the use of physics for the benefit of society.

M.V. Ramana, Princeton University

Citation: “For outstanding contributions to promote global security issues, through critical analyses of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy programs in India and associated risks in the subcontinent, and efforts to promote peace and nuclear security in South Asia through extensive engagements and writings.”

Ramamurti Rajaraman, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Citation: “For outstanding contributions to promote global security issues, through critical analyses of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy programs in India and associated risks in the subcontinent, and efforts to promote peace and nuclear security in South Asia through extensive engagements and writings.”

These contributions have not been peer-refereed. They represent solely the view(s) of the author(s) and not necessarily the view of APS.