Robertson-Anderson was awarded this honor - reserved for <0.5% of APS faculty members - ‘For pioneering microrheology and microscopy experiments that elucidate the mechanics and dynamics of bio-inspired soft matter systems and complex biopolymer networks, and advancing undergraduate physics research and curriculum.’

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Robertson-Anderson was awarded this prize - given to a single faculty member each year - for achieving wide recognition and contributing significantly to physics and providing inspirational guidance and encouragement of undergraduate students participating in this research. 

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 The STAR (Science Teaching And Research) Award recognizes outstanding research and educational accomplishments. The STAR award includes a $5,000 cash prize. The awards will be presented at the 2022 Cottrell Scholar Conference, to be held July 6-8, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona.

 Dr. Anderson writes, "So many STEM spaces in schools are exclusionary, overwhelmingly male, and speak to the sensibilities, goals, and ideas of men." 

Rae Robertson-Anderson describes how new professors can obtain collaborative research opportunities that not only advance knowledge but also propel their careers.

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