Five UC Berkeley faculty elected to National Academy of Engineering - Berkeley News
A chemical engineer, an electrical engineer, a biochemist, a roboticist and a laser dynamicist are among the new members.
Congratulations to Jennifer Doudna, 2018 #KavliPrize Nanoscience Laureate and CRISPR pioneer, for her recent election to the National Academy of Engineering! She's now one of a few people elected to all three academies @nationalacademies.org. Learn more: bit.ly/4s4k98m
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04.03.2026 18:21
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Earlier this year, the science community was invited to nominate scientists whose basic research transformed science. The next prize, which awards $1 million in three fields will be announced on June 10, 2026.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q1s1Xh
#2025YearInReview #TheKavliPrize
31.12.2025 06:51
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There are 46 universities and institutions from around the world that are represented by The Kavli Prize laureates. Is your organization one of them?
Learn more about the significance of the laureates' work – bit.ly/3Y0Sf08
#KavliPrize #ByTheNumbers #Astrophysics #Nanoscience #Neuroscience
10.12.2025 16:48
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Did you know that 17 laureates received the @nobelprize.org upon receiving The Kavli Prize?
Explore the numbers behind these Kavli Prize laureates and learn about the impact they’ve made on their fields and in society.
Visit: bit.ly/3Y0Sf08
#ByTheNumbers #Astrophysics #Nanoscience #Neuroscience
03.12.2025 16:19
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Since The Kavli Prize was established, 73 scientists across astrophysics, nanoscience, and neuroscience have been awarded.
Explore the numbers behind these Kavli laureates - and learn the impact they’ve made on their fields and in society.
Learn more: bit.ly/44pPkSj
25.11.2025 00:28
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How Millie Dresselhaus paid it forward
Encouraged early on by Nobel laureate Enrico Fermi, the “Queen of Carbon” laid the foundation for countless advances in nanotechnology—and mentored countless young scientists along the way.
Celebrating what would’ve been Mildred “Millie” Dresselhaus’s 95th birthday.
The “Queen of Carbon,” MIT professor, @kavliprize.bsky.social laureate - paved the way in nanoscience and mentored generations of scientists.
Learn more about her legacy: bit.ly/4p2c0zY
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11.11.2025 16:15
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Be sure to join us this Wednesday from 6:30-8pm ET for a talk led by Nancy Kanwisher called "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection".
Register: bit.ly/3VRv33B
27.10.2025 18:30
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Join us on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30-8pm ET for an exciting conversation between Kavli Prize Laureate Nancy Kanwisher.
The evening's conversation is "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection."
Register to join on 10/29: bit.ly/3VRv33B
08.10.2025 15:13
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Cosmic chemistry: Ewine van Dishoeck shares her zeal for astrochemistry – Physics World
Our podcast guest is a Kavli Prize in Astrophysics laureate
Listen to this @physicsworld.bsky.social podcast where we hear from Ewine van Dishoeck, a trailblazing astrochemist and Kavli Prize Laureate, for a deep dive into the molecules of the universe.
This is an engaging - tune in today: bit.ly/47rhYoA
09.09.2025 15:33
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We mourn the loss of Rainer Weiss, an astrophysicist whose vision led to the first detection of gravitational waves. A laureate of both The Kavli Prize and the @nobelprize.bsky.social, his legacy forever changed how we understand the universe.
28.08.2025 15:14
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Nominations
The Kavli Prize Call for Nominations
Nominations for The Kavli Prize are still open!
Professor Andrea Ghez of @UCLA, The Nobel Prize laureate and a former #KavliPrize selection committee member, explains when it's important to nominate: lnkd.in/ge5DyVMb
Nominate today: bit.ly/4oXsHxq
27.08.2025 19:29
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Andrei Faraon Named Director of Kavli Nanoscience Institute
The professor of applied physics and electrical engineering takes over at the helm of KNI following nearly six years of Julia Greer's leadership
We congratulate Prof. Andrei Faraon on his appointment as Director of the Kavli Nanoscience Institute at @caltech.edu, who will continue to build on the outstanding work of his predecessor Prof. Julia Greer.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/3Hy6bKC
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22.08.2025 07:34
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In honor of Fred Kavli's birthday, we remember the founder of The Kavli Prize and the visionary who believed in the power of science.
Fred Kavli was known for his many philanthropic contributions to society, but it was his deep sense of responsibility that led him to create The Kavli Prize.
20.08.2025 15:22
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We extend our deep condolences to A. James Hudspeth's loved ones.
Jim was a valuable member of The Kavli Prize community. He was a Kavli Prize laureate, recognized for his discoveries that reshaped sensory neuroscience.
Learn more about Jim: bit.ly/4mlCrj4
18.08.2025 20:16
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Congratulations to The Kavli Prize Astrophysics Laureate, Conny Aerts, for her appointment to the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council.
“Welcome to Conny Aerts as a new member," said Maria Leptin.
Learn more: bit.ly/4nxMO4m
11.07.2025 16:56
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🎧LISTEN NOW The one and only Alan Alda interviewed Kavli Prize Laureates Carla Shatz and Marcus Raichle on his podcast Clear + Vivid. Learn how these two neuroscientists changed the way we think of our brains.
clear-vivid-with-alan-alda.simplecast.com/episodes/car...
28.05.2024 22:07
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We're very excited about the June 12 announcement of this year's Kavli Prize Laureates! What breakthrough discoveries will be honored next? Mark your calendars for this celebration of science! #KavliPrize2024
16.02.2024 17:56
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15.02.2024 23:19
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Looking forward to Sunday, as it's International Women and Girls in STEM Day!
We're celebrating our #KavliPrize Laureates and their breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics, nanoscience, and neuroscience. #WomeninSTEM
09.02.2024 21:35
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Hello there! 👋
We are very excited to share news and features about Kavli Prize Laureates with you, including the announcement of new laureates this June! Follow along with us as we celebrate science!
02.02.2024 21:47
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