Larry Gladney Elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society

Larry Gladney, Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Professor for Faculty Excellence and Professor of Physics and Astronomy, has been elected a 2014 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). APS fellowships are a distinct honor signifying recognition by one's professional peers for exceptional contributions to the field of physics. Gladney, who is also the associate dean for the natural sciences, was nominated for his contributions to the study of high-energy physics, and for his outstanding efforts in science teaching and outreach programs for middle and high school students and teachers.

APS is a non-profit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics. It represents over 50,000 members globally, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry.

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