Monday, January 20, 2025
Astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan is the first Yale faculty member to win the coveted prize since it was first awarded in 1980. The Heineman Prize, awarded jointly by the American Astronomical Society (AAS) and the American Institute of Physics (AIP), honors excellence in mid-career astrophysics research and recognizes Professor Natarajan’s path-breaking research on phenomena related to the “invisible universe.” Full article in Yale News. A past chair of WFF (2011-2013) and current member of the WFF Steering & Council, we offer heartfelt congratulations, Dr. Natarajan!