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Posted By Administration,
Tuesday 19 March 2024
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The International Commission for Optics (ICO) was created in 1947 as an Affiliated Commission of the IUPAP.
In 1982, ICO established the ICO Prize, to be given each year to an
individual who has made a noteworthy contribution to optics, published
submitted for publication before the age of 40. You will find details about the prize at: https://www.e-ico.org/blog/awards/ico-prize/
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Posted By Gina Gunaratnam,
Monday 18 March 2024
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Author: Christine Darve
PHYSICS MATTERS! it is a fact, but it is also a monthly series of open LIVE colloquia, prepared by the Forum on International Physics (FIP) of the American Physical Society (APS) [Physics_Matters][opinion] [SIF-article].
Initiated
during the COVID time, these on-line colloquia, are part of the
“Physics for Development” program, and support international engagement
for and by developing communities. Since November 2020, we have produced
40 PHYSICS MATTERS colloquia on popular science topics and accessible
worldwide via zoom. Those scientific expeditions aim at transcending
geographical borders and stimulating the frontiers of knowledge! After
the main speaker has made their presentation there is ample time for the
online audience watching via zoom to ask questions of the speaker.
The
colloquia series targets a broad audience, from early career scientists
to members of the public with curious minds eager to learn more about
science. The PHYSICS MATTERS colloquia series involves research centers
initially selected from within the partner countries of the SESAME
project (Synchrotron-Light for Experimental Science and Applications in
the Middle East) in Jordan.
The establishment of the
SESAME Light Source in Allan, Jordan, is the result of an extensive
scientific and diplomatic effort, in the middle of conflict and now a
war zone! Although extremely challenging, this light source has been in
operation since 2008. The 5 operating beam lines are welcoming 157
scientific proposals, which were received in response to the 6th call, which closed in September. 2023, for beam time to be used between January and Jully 2024.
That
resilient spirit resonates in each PHYSICS MATTERS episode. The
colloquia series has revisited the SESAME journey from its origins (see
the July 2022 gathering of 17 pioneers and friends of Herman Winick
honoring his life-long engagement; or in January 2023, when Eliezer
Rabinovici elaborated on the whole process, which took decades to enable
that light in the Middle East). “In the 1990’s, it has been a worthy
challenge to bring around the table the conflicting middle east
scientists and diplomats” said Ada Yonath, Nobel price 2009 of
crystallography. Prestigious scientists, including Chris
Llewellyn-Smith, Eliezer Rabinovici, and Rolf Heuer, have enriched
PHYSICS MATTERS with profound insights, aligning with the spirit of
Science for Peace. Andrea Lausi and Gihan Kamel highlighted SESAME's
achievements in 2021, while Zehra Sayers and Kirsi Lorentz emphasized
its regional impact in 2022.
We have travelled
virtually though each member country of the SESAME, but emphasizing
specific scientific excellence. Our scientific expeditions have also
opened more routes through Iran, Pakistan and Palestine [SIF article].
Beyond
LIVE expeditions, our episodes delve into paleontology,
paleoanthropology, and cultural heritage, harnessing light and neutron
sources to illuminate the past.
PHYSICS MATTERS
scientific topics also explore the societal challenges, we use photon
and neutron beams to understand the structural/atomic phenomenology, and
this allows the gates of innovation to be opened. We're addressing
environment and health, pushing boundaries for universal benefit in our
daily lives, guided by sustainable development principles.
PHYSICS
MATTERS has covered upcoming projects such as Light Sources in Africa
and the Caribbean, inspired by SESAME's pioneering model, fostering
ambitious endeavors.
Beyond exploring scientific
cases, we also focus on particle accelerators, which are the tools to
generate synchrotron light and their resulting discoveries [WG14]. The
ever-increasing energetic acceleration of charged particles enables us
to reach today unforeseen frontiers, with thanks for advanced particle
accelerators. As a matter of fact, particle accelerators are the bases
of more than one-third of the Nobel Prices in Physics and Chemistry
[CBI]! Particle accelerators have largely shaped human knowledge! From
well-known High Energy Physics Accelerators probing the standard model,
to light or neutron sources, acting like “large microscopes”, particle
accelerators describe nature from the micro to the macroscopic levels.
Hence,
we've spotlighted global particle accelerators, including Brazil's
SIRIUS and Spain's ALBA, nations associated with SESAME. In November
2023, Physics Matters held a colloquium on accelerator contributions to
Science and Society!
Transferring such knowledge will
be the topic of the April 2024 forum, introducing Massive Open Online
Courses (MOOC), as a complement to in-person schools, to develop
education in Africa, with the African School of Fundamental Physics and
Applications (ASP).
As well, later this year, we will
join forces with the Institute of International Education (IIE), where
women in STEM are playing an essential role. The role of women in
science has been emphasized during a satellite meeting in 2023 LIVE from
Jordan [Virtual].
It expanded on an earlier Physics Matters presentation ,which portrayed
the role of scientific women in the Middle East in June 2021 [Gihan].
These
educational colloquia complement the PHYSICS MATTERS episodes, which
have shone a spotlight on higher education in Pakistan and Iran, while
emphasizing their local centers of excellence.
In
addition, we have joined forces and gained momentum with other
international organizations like Physics-Without-Frontiers (PWF),
Engineers-Without-Borders (EWB) or the Union on International Union of
Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP). The IUPAP has celebrated its 100 years
anniversary and its renovated vision on some Physics Matters episodes
[FIP Newsletters]. Similar to the FIP, “the mission of the IUPAP is to
assist in the worldwide development of physics, to foster international
cooperation in physics, and to help in the application of physics toward
solving problems of concern to humanity is more important than ever”,
said Silvina Ponce Dawson, president designate of IUPAP.
Prominent
organizations such as CERN, IUPAP, and UNESCO have collaborated to
spearhead the International Year of Basic Sciences and Sustainable
Development (IYBSSD), aimed at fostering education and advancing
sustainable development goals.
In March 2024, we're
honored to host the UNESCO Basic Science head to discuss SDGs and the
new International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development
(IDSSD).
In conclusion, FIP's overarching goal is to
expand the audience of PHYSICS MATTERS, facilitating the transfer of
knowledge between developed and developing communities, while
simultaneously empowering the latter. The SESAME light source, amidst
conflict-ridden regions of the Middle East, stands as a symbol of
resilience and collaboration, bringing together scientists from diverse
backgrounds in the pursuit of scientific discovery. Embodying the spirit
of human knowledge transfer, PHYSICS MATTERS serves as a catalyst for
curiosity and enlightenment, fostering a community of open-minded
individuals committed to advancing science for the betterment of
humanity. Together, we can contribute to an educated and peaceful world,
where the pursuit of knowledge transcends boundaries and promotes
understanding and cooperation on a global scale.
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References
[Physics_Matters] “When Physics Matters!“ by C. Darve, Societa Italiana di Fisica, SIF Prima, Feb. 2024
[Opinion] “How Can We Scientists Engage In Building a Worthy Scientific World?“ by C. Darve, APS
[SIF-article] " An epic journey across the quantum landscape to the APS March Meeting", by C. Darve - Societa Italiana di Fisica, SIF Prima Pagina, 4 April, 2023
[WG14] IUPAP Working Group 14 on Accelerator Science, https://iupap-wg14.web.cern.ch/
[CBI] "Could particle accelerators help the environment? Students to propose innovative ideas", by N. Delerue and C. Darve, Societa Italiana di Fisica, SIF Prima Pagina, Sep. ‘23
[Virtual] , APS March Meeting Satellite Sites Increase Virtual Meeting Attendance by Nearly 20%, APS Newsletter, 2 June 2023
[Gihan] SESAME: the new adventure of the Middle East women scientists , Physics Matter June 2021.
[FIP Newsletters] FIP Newsletters 2023
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Posted By Administration,
Monday 19 February 2024
Updated: Monday 19 February 2024
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Author: Monica Constatin and Enrique Sánchez Bautista
In an ever-evolving landscape of scientific progress, where breakthroughs continually reshape our understanding of the world, the role of civil society in science is becoming increasingly vital. Recognising this mutual exchange between civil society and researchers, initiatives like Citizen Science[1] have emerged as powerful conduits for public engagement with scientific research. Strongly supported by the European Commission, Citizen Science fosters collaboration between citizens and the scientific community, paving the way for impactful contributions to knowledge and policy formation.
The Surrounded by Science (SbS) project, funded by the Horizon 2020 programme, promotes and advocates for Citizen Science and other forms of informal scientific education. The European Physical Society (EPS) continues its committment of promoting scientific engagement by holding the second EPS Citizen Science Competition. This is an initiative designed to bring citizens closer to current research projects via Zooniverse, an online platform facilitating civil society to get involved and to engage in scientific research.
Building upon the success of the first EPS Citizen Sience Competition 2022, this second edition invites individuals to embark on a thrilling scientific journey between 1st-29th February 2024, where participants are encouraged to join the GWitchHunters project on the Zooniverse platform and participate in the classification challenge posed by the project. The GWitchHunters project focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the Virgo Gravitational Wave detector, offering participants a unique opportunity to contribute to a real gravitational wave astronomy experiment. The competition not only empowers citizens to actively participate in scientific research, but also offers enticing incentives, namely the change to win one of the three travel grants to explore the cutting-edge facilities of EGO-Virgo, European Gravitational Observatory, located in Pisa, Italy. As such, winners of these grants will gain firsthand experience in state-of-the-art research facilities, further enriching their scientific knowledge.
Beyond this competition, initiatives like Surrounded by Science and the Science Chaser app offer additional avenues for engagement of civil society in STEM subjects, underscoring the multifaceted nature of informal science education. By leveraging digital tools and innovative methodologies, these initiatives strive to democratize access to scientific knowledge and foster a sense of ownership and empowerment among citizens who are not professionally involved in research. If you want to participate in the competition, visit the competition page on the SbS website.
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Posted By Administration,
Monday 19 February 2024
Updated: Monday 19 February 2024
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Author: Luc Bergé
After Paris in 2022, Berlin will host the second Forum of the European Physical Society (EPS) on March 25 and 26, 2024 at the Henry Ford Building of Freie Universität Berlin.
What is the EPS Forum?
The Forum is an exceptional meeting prepared by all EPS bodies, Member Societies, Divisions and Groups, and Associate Members.
Opened by European Commissioner Iliana Ivanova, the first day (March 25) "Physics meets Industry" will propose various tutorial talks and many round tables on the industrial developments in different fields of physics.
The second day (March 26), starting with a Nobel session, will address the latest scientific advances in the same physics topics. Anne L'Huillier, Klaus von Klitzing, Stefan Hell will be there to deliver plenary talks.
What are the topics of the EPS Forum?
The scientific topics of the Forum will cover a wide range of fields in physics:
- Atomic, molecular and optical physics for quantum technologies
- Applications of nuclear and particle physics to society
- Condensed matter and applications to industry
- Energy management, pollution and climate
- Artificial intelligence, brain inspired processing systems and applications
- Photonics
Who is the EPS Forum for?
Early-career and senior researchers are invited to participate in the Forum. Young researchers (master, PhD students and postdocs) are particularly invited to come to Berlin, discover the most recent employment opportunities in the physics-based industry sector and exchange with world-renowned researchers.
The EPS will support the travel and lodging expenses of 100 physics students.
Check the programme at https://epsforum.org/programme/
 There is still time to register until March 3 at https://www.epsforum.org/register/
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Posted By Administration,
Monday 12 February 2024
Updated: Sunday 25 February 2024
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Author : Barbara Pasquini
The conference series "Electromagnetic Interactions with Nucleons and
Nuclei (EINN)" began in 1995, establishing a biennial tradition on
Santorini and Milos Islands in Greece until 2009. In 2011, it was
successfully relocated to Paphos (Cyprus), with an online edition due
to the COVID pandemic in 2021. The conference series delves into both
experimental and theoretical facets of nuclear and hadron physics,
serving as a dynamic platform for the exchange of ideas and the
exploration of current and prospective advancements in these fields. The
conference has unofficially been a counterpart to the US Gordon
Conference on photonuclear physics and is held in alternate years. No
proceedings are produced, in the tradition of Gordon and
Euroconferences, in order to encourage the frank exchange of even
tentative information.
The 15th EINN conference took place in Paphos from 31st October to 4th
November 2023, attracting approximately 100 participants from Europe,
North America, and Asia. EINN 2023 was a recognized conference of the
European Physical Society and of STRONG-2020 within the European
Union's Horizon2020. It covered a spectrum of theoretical and
experimental developments in hadron physics, including the partonic
structure of nucleons and hadron spectroscopy, the muon magnetic
moment, dark-matter searches, the electroweak structure of light nuclei,
new experimental facilities and physics searches, lattice QCD, the
integration of machine learning methodologies in QCD and the potential
of quantum computing towards solving QCD.
A highlight of the
conference was the evening plenary poster session, which drew a large
attendance with lively discussions. The top three posters, selected
through a secret vote by all attendees, were authored by promising
young researchers from the Cyprus Institute and Mainz University.
Recognized with the prestigious EPS poster prize, these awardees
presented their work in dedicated talks during the plenary session.
The
conference was further enriched by two parallel topical workshops: one
on the QCD analysis of nucleon structure and another on experimental
opportunities and detector challenges anticipated at the forthcoming
Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). These workshops featured selected
contributions from submitted abstracts alongside invited presentations.
Preceding
the conference, a two-day meeting on "Frontiers and Careers in
Photonuclear Physics," attracted considerable interest. Tailored as a
platform for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers in nuclear and
hadron physics, this event facilitated research presentations,
discussions on career paths, and the establishment of professional
networks. Approximately 30 students and postdoctoral fellows
participated in the conference by receiving full support.
As
Quantum Chromodynamics takes a central role in contemporary physics
research worldwide, the EINN conference is poised to maintain its
crucial role as a significant international forum, especially for young
physicists, in the foreseeable future.
For more information, see https://2023.einnconference.org/ and https://einnconference.org/
Acknowledgements:
We
thank the following institutions and agencies for supporting EINN2023
and the pre-conference on “Frontiers in Photonuclear Physics”: Jefferson
Lab, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT), Center for Frontiers in Nuclear Science (CFNS) at
Stony Brook U., Washington University, INFN, Mainz University, the
European Physical Society, STRONG-2020 within the European Union's
Horizon2020, the Cyprus Tourist Organization
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Posted By Gina Gunaratnam,
Monday 12 February 2024
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Author: Amy Walter
Charting the #RoadToOpen
As part of EDP Science's ongoing commitment to furthering open science, January saw the first in a series of monthly updates highlighting advancements at both the journal and publisher level. The series will share case studies on different open publishing models and the journals that are proving them to be viable alternatives to the traditional subscription model. It will also offer commentary on both the process and impact of transitioning towards becoming a fully open publisher. Read the first update - EDP Sciences expands its database linking capabilities to advance open science - and join the conversation on social media with #RoadToOpen.
Supporting the EPS community
EDP Sciences, Publisher for EPL and EPJ journals, together with representatives from EPJ copublishing partners from Springer Nature, will be taking part in the forthcoming EPS Forum and supporting the EPS Young Minds network by presenting a Publishing workshop.
Journal de Physique digital archives
The Journal de Physique archives are full of the biggest names in physics (Curie, Planck, Rutherford, Becquerel and, more recently, Giorgio Parisi…) and span 1872-1997 – undoubtedly, one of the most exciting periods in physics research. Through them, researchers gain historical insight into current research and are inspired to explore new research ideas. Discover more about our archive collections.
Journal news
EPJ Web of Conferences
We are delighted to have published the open access proceedings of the EOS Annual Meeting (EOSAM 2023), which took place in Dijon in September last year. The annual meeting brought together over 500 photonics experts to cover topics including: Silicon Photonics and integrated optics; Adaptive and Freeform Optics; BioPhotonics; Nanophotonics; Optical Materials; Nonlinear and Quantum Optics; Optical frequency combs; Ultrafast Optics; Applications of Optics and Photonics.
Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid Publications (JEOS-RP) - a newly recognised EPS journal, has just opened a special issue entitled "Using wavefronts: detection and processing"with submission deadline 30 September 2024. Please check the journal's webpage for more information on other collections in the making.
EPJ Nuclear Sciences & Technologies (EPJ N) - also newly recognised by EPS, has partnered with the European Nuclear Society (ENS) to showcase the 4 shortlisted Early Careers nominees for this year's ENS PhD award.
After a long break due to the COVID pandemic,EPJ E will be hosting its forthcoming Editorial Board meeting on-site in Paris at the end of February, coinciding with the publication of the journal's most successful published collection ever, honouring the scientist Philip Pincus.
EPL wishes to thank Prof. Gonzalo Muga, Editor in Chief of EPL between January 2022 and December 2023. Dr. Alessandra Lanotte, Physics Research Director at National Research Council (CNR) CNR NANOTEC Institute of Nanotechnology Lecce, Italy, former Deputy Editor of EPL, has kindly agreed to cover the role of Editor-in-Chief from January 2024 to the end of April 2024. Applications for the position of new Editor-in-Chief are currently being reviewed. In EPL, you are invited to read the recently completed Focus Issue on “Statistical Physics of Self-Propelled Colloids”, the ever expanding collection of Perspectives, and regular Letters in all areas of physics.
New Calls for Papers have been published for. EPJ Special Topics (EPJ ST) in 2024, inviting submissions on quantum computing technologies, perovskite-based optoelectronics, laser induced high energy density physics, and nanoarchitechtonics, among other topics.
Books
We have many exciting projects planned for 2024 and we look forward to sharing them with you as soon as we are able. Do follow us on your social media platform of choice if you'd like to be among the first to hear from us - we're onLinkedIn,X (Twitter), andInstagram.
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Posted By Administration,
Friday 9 February 2024
Updated: Friday 9 February 2024
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Author: Luc Bergé
Only two months before the major EPS event of 2024! you can still register to participate in the EPS Forum that will take place at Freie
Universität Berlin, Germany, on 25th and 26th March 2024.
Devoted
to a rich variety of hot topics in physics - from atomic physics,
photonics, condensed matter physics to nuclear physics and energy
management - the EPS Forum will propose exceptional presentations given by
industrial leaders and world-renowned physicists together with exciting
round tables on urgent societal challenges.
Opened by European Commissioner Iliana Ivanova, the 25th March will be dedicated to the employment of early career physicists. The 26th March will allow participants to listen to talks given by prestigious invited speakers, including the Nobel Laureates Anne L'Huillier, Klaus von Klitzing, Stefan Hell, and Nicola Spaldin, member of the ERC Scientific Council.
Check the programme at https://epsforum.org/programme/ and register at https://www.epsforum.org/register/
The EPS will support the travel and lodging expenses of 100 students!
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Posted By Administration,
Thursday 8 February 2024
Updated: Friday 9 February 2024
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EPS calendar of Inspiring Physicists 2024 | images and design: Xavier De Araujo
Author: Anne Pawsey
The 2024 EPS Calendar of Inspiring Physicists has been released.
Featuring EPS Members, Laureates of EPS awards and Nobel Prize Winners
this initiative aims at presenting inspiring female physicists who can act as role
models for the next generation of scientists. Every month, a new
physicist can be discovered in the calendar with a portrait, a short
description of her field of research and a sentence to inspire and
encourage young people to study physics.
The project was led by
Gina Gunaratnam, communication coordinator at the EPS secretariat and
bought to the page by Xavier de Araujo, the EPS graphic designer. The
rationale behind the project is to increase the visibility of women in
physics. Although in recent years women have become more visible in
fields where historically they were a minority, women are still missing
in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). There is
therefore a need to attract more youngsters to these fields. Not only to
work as researchers but also as technical staff, lab assistants, IT
specialists, to name but a few. The panel of professions related to the
sciences is wide and requires all talents, girls as much as boys.
Society
does not always send this message: girls need to be encouraged in their
choice of studying science by everyone at every stage of their
education: families, teachers, media and government all have a role to
play. When girls show interest in sciences, they should not be diverted
from their objectives, but helped and stimulated in every possible way
to facilitate their aspirations.
Our calendar is currently being
distributed to our member societies and associate members throughout
Europe. We hope that with this initiative and the help of enthusiastic
teachers and scientists, it will inspire young pupils in 2024 and
beyond.
The January
Physicist is Dr. Sara Bolognesi, staff researcher in experimental physics and
laureate of the 2021 EPS Emmy Noether Distinction. Read her interview
here.
Stay tuned, more to come!
More info :
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Thursday 1 February 2024
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Starting from 1st – 29th February, engage in the GWitchHunters project on Zooniverse. This competition offers you the unique opportunity to impact Gravitational Wave Astronomy by improving the Virgo Gravitational Wave detector
detector capabilities and win one of four exclusive travel grants.
These grants are your golden ticket to explore the cutting-edge
facilities of EGO-Virgo,
European Gravitational Observatory, located in Pisa, Italy. Await the
unveiling of the entry date and ready yourself to contribute to science
that shapes our understanding of the Universe!
Detailed info at: https://surroundedby.science/2024/01/31/eps-citizen-science-competition-2024/
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Posted By Administration,
Thursday 25 January 2024
Updated: Thursday 25 January 2024
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The European Physical Society launched the Emmy Noether Distinction
to recognize noteworthy women physicists who have a strong connection to
Europe through their nationality or work.
Emmy Noether, with her
fundamental and revolutionary work in the abstract algebra and on
conservation laws in theoretical physics, is an exceptional historical
figure for all generations - past, present and future - of physicists.
The
laureates of the Emmy Noether Distinction are chosen for their capacity
to inspire the next generation of scientists, and especially encourage
women to pursue a career in physics. Attribution criteria therefore
focus on the candidate’s:
• research achievements
• endeavours to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women in physics
• coordination of projects and management activity
• service to the scientific community and research administration
Nominators are encouraged to address these four points in their proposal.
Commencing
2022, the EPS Emmy Noether Distinction for Women in Physics is to be
awarded once a year, to two distinguished women physicists. Namely,
the Emmy Noether Distinction will be awarded to an early- and mid–career
laureate, as well as to a more advanced candidate, as a Distinction for
her full career.
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The selection committee, appointed by the EPS
Equal Opportunities Committee, will consider nominations of women
physicists working in Europe for the 2023 Edition of the Emmy Noether Distinction as of the nomination deadline of 31st January 2024.
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To make a nomination, apply via this site or submit the following documents to the EPS Secretariat:
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A
cover letter, detailing (in no more than 3 paragraphs) the motivation
for awarding the EPS Emmy Noether Distinction to the nominee;
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The nominee’s name, institution and email
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The nominee’s CV
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The nominator’s name, institution, and email
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Optional: No more than 3 support letters
Download the distinction charter
Read more about the EPS Emmy Noether Distinction on the EPS website
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