David Spergel, Emeritus Professor of Astrophysical Sciences, Emeritus Charles A. Young Professor of Astronomy on the Class of 1897 Foundation, has won the Tesla Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tesla Science Center. Spergel received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, joined the Astrophysics faculty in 1987, and was Chair of the Department of Astrophysical Sciences from 2006 to 2016. He currently serves as the President of the Simons Foundation.
The Tesla Lifetime Achievement Award “recognizes an individual that embodies Nikola Tesla’s spirit of innovation and has worked over their career for the betterment of humanity.”
The biography for Spergel’s award explains that “he played a key role in the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) and the Roman Space Telescope missions. A member of prestigious scientific societies and the recipient of numerous awards, including the MacArthur Fellowship and Breakthrough Prize, Spergel has published over 400 papers and mentored over 100 students and postdocs, many of whom hold prominent academic positions globally. He has been recognized for his mentorship and contributions to NASA with the Exceptional Public Service Award.”
The Tesla Science Center celebrates the legacy of Nikola Tesla and honors innovators.
Congratulations, David!