Nergis Mavalvala
Quantum astrophysicist
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| 2022 | Served as Wellesley College's Commencement Speaker, highlighting her academic and professional achievements. |
| 2017 | Won the first Lahore Technology Award from Information Technology University, recognizing her technological contributions. |
| 2017 | Received the Great Immigrants award from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, honoring her as a naturalized citizen who significantly contributed to American society. |
| 2016 | Co-recipient of the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics as a member of the LIGO team, recognizing groundbreaking scientific research. |
| 2016 | Co-recipient of the Gruber Prize in Cosmology, acknowledging her significant work in astrophysics. |
| 2014 | Named LGBTQ Scientist of the Year by NOGLSTP, highlighting her contributions to science and representation. |
| 2014 | Elected as an Optica Fellow, recognizing her professional achievements and contributions to the field. |
| 2013 | Received the Joseph F. Keithley Award For Advances in Measurement Science from the American Physical Society. |
| 2010 | Elected as a Fellow of the American Physical Society. |
| 2010 | Awarded MacArthur Fellowship, recognizing her exceptional creativity and potential for significant contributions. |
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