Mary Somerville Medal and Prize recipients
For exceptional early career contributions to public engagement in physics.
2023
Dr Nicole Yunger Halpern
For vivifying Victorian physics in the public imagination by casting (quantum) thermodynamics as steampunk in writing and art, breaking barriers between disciplines.
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2021
Dr XinRan Liu
University of Edinburgh
For exceptional contributions to public engagement in the field of particle physics, and for promoting leading UK research and innovation to both national and international audiences.
2020
Dr Becky Smethurst
Department of Physics, University of Oxford
For engaging a diverse, global audience with complex astrophysical ideas presented at an accessible level with a large dose of enthusiasm on the YouTube channel Dr. Becky.
2017
Dr Jessamyn Fairfield
National University of Ireland Galway
For stellar work as a speaker and writer on physics for a popular audience, and for having organised and hosted many innovative events bringing physics to the Irish public.