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News Releases Lab scientist wins Presidential Early Career Award for work in condensed-matter physics
November 9, 2010—Physicist Eric Bauer of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Condensed Matter and Magnet Science has won a 2010 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers who are early in their independent research careers.
Bauer was recognized for his pioneering research in condensed matter physics through the discovery and synthesis of new materials, especially strongly correlated and f-electron systems, and the clarifying of their novel physical properties.
The award also recognizes Bauer's involvement in outreach activities with students and the scientific community.
He is one of 13 U.S. Department of Energy researchers honored with the award.
The winning DOE scientists are among 85 researchers supported by 10 federal departments and agencies who will receive the award. In addition to a citation and a plaque, the award winners will continue to receive DOE funding for up to five years to advance their research. The winners will receive their awards at a White House ceremony.
To read more about the award and the winners, see the DOE news release
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