Simone Hyater-Adams,Ìýa doctoralÌýstudent in the ATLAS Institute, wonÌýtheÌýAmerican Physical Society’sÌý, which recognizes outstanding graduate-level research performed in the Four Corners states. The award, given annually, consists of a $1,000 stipend and a certificate citing the contribution made by the recipient, as well as travel support toÌýpresent herÌýwork at the annual Four Corners Section (4CS) meeting on Oct. 12-13.
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Hyater-Adams is a researcher in physics education. She graduated with a bachelor's degreeÌýin physics from Hampton University and spent a year and a half as aÌýresearcher at NASA.ÌýHer advisors areÌýNoah Finkelstein, CU BoulderÌýprofessor of physics, andÌýKathleen Hinko, assistant professor of physics and astronomy at Michigan State University.
The award was established in 2015 by the Four Corners Section to encourage graduate-level physics study and to honor the memory of Harry Lustig, remembered for his academic achievements as physics professor, provostÌýand vice president for academic affairs atÌýCity College of New York.
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