Earlier this year, astronomers successfully launched a balloon-borne telescope that captured extraordinary images of the Universe on its first flight above the Earth’s atmosphere. The Super Pressure Balloon-Borne Imaging Telescope (SuperBIT) was flown to the edge of space by a helium-filled NASA scientific balloon the size of a football stadium, where it also helped researchers investigate the mystery of dark matter.

Recipients of CQIQC's competitive scholarship program discussed their summer research projects, program experience and their future goals.

This medal is in recognition of Jason Harlow's comprehensive knowledge and deep understanding of the subject and the ability to communicate their knowledge and understanding in such a way as to lead their students to high academic achievement in physics. Prof. Harlow is known as an inspiring instructor who encourages students to think independently, critically, and analytically.

This medal recognizes significant experimental or theoretical contributions to condensed matter and materials physics. Dr. Hae-Young Kee is recognized as one of the world’s foremost theoreticians in identifying new quantum materials with desirable functionalities. Her work has emphasized identifying appropriate model Hamiltonians that have led to new insights and predictions.