Stacyann Nelson recognized for research to understand fundamental properties of hadronic matter at high energies and for inspiring students to become leaders in physics research; Christian Aganze receives Honorable Mention.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2025 — AIP and the National Society of Black Physicists congratulate Stacyann Nelson as the winner of the 2025 Joseph A. Johnson Award for Excellence. Christian Aganze is also being recognized with an Honorable Mention.
The Johnson Award, now in its sixth year, is given jointly by AIP and NSBP to recognize early-career scientists who demonstrate scientific ingenuity and passion for mentorship and service — the core values of NSBP founder Joseph A. Johnson…