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⭐ Duncan Prize in Astronomy
⭐ Duncan Prize in Astronomy
The John Charles Duncan Prize, established in 1955 is given in recognition of outstanding interest, ability and accomplishment in the study of astronomy.
Professor of Astronomy John Charles Duncan served as the Director of the Whitin Observatory from 1916-1950.
1932 Legenda
⭐ Fleming Prize in Physics
⭐ Fleming Prize in Physics
The Phyllis Jane Fleming Prize, established in 1988, is awarded for outstanding achievement in physics.
Professor of Physics Emeritus Phyllis J. Fleming was legendary at Wellesley and stayed on to tutor struggling students long after retirement.
Phyllis with 2001 winners Tyler Wellensiek, Elaine Ulrich, and Gretchen Campbell
⭐ Whiting Medal in Astronomy
⭐ Whiting Medal in Astronomy
The Sarah France Whiting Medal, established in 2013, is awarded for truly exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise in astronomy, demonstrated by outstanding course work and research proficiency in astronomy.
The Sarah France Whiting Medal, established in 2013, is awarded for truly exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise in astronomy, demonstrated by outstanding course work and research proficiency in astronomy.
Professor Sarah Frances Whiting founded the Physics and Astronomy Departments and served as the first Director of the Whitin Observatory. The Whiting Medal is awarded at the annual Sarah Frances Whiting Lecture given by a distinguished astronomer.
Whiting Lecturers
2013 Andrea Dupree ‘60
2014 Pam Melroy ‘83
2015 Nergis Mavalvala ‘90
2016 Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
2017 Mercedes Lopez-Morales
2018 Karin Oberg
2019 Zibi Turtle
2020 Darby Dyar (remote) ‘80
2021 Martha Haynes (remote) ‘73
2022 Becky Dawson ‘09
2023 Carrie Nugent
2024 Lucia Perez ‘14
⭐ Annie Jump Cannon Fellowship in Astronomy
⭐ Annie Jump Cannon Fellowship in Astronomy
The Annie Jump Cannon Fellowship in Astronomy, established in 2013, is given to a promising student to enable her to conduct astronomy research.
The Annie Jump Cannon Fellowship in Astronomy, established in 2013, is given to a promising student to enable her to conduct astronomy research.
Annie Jump Cannon 1884 invented the OBAFGKM stellar spectral sequence we still use today.
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