Alan T. Waterman Award

The Alan T. Waterman Award is the United States's highest honorary award for scientists no older than 35. It is awarded on a yearly basis by the National Science Foundation. In addition to the medal, the awardee receives a grant of $500,000 to be used for advanced scientific research at the institution of their choice. Congress established the annual award in August 1975 to mark the 25th Anniversary of the National Science Foundation and to honor... more
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