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The Kavli Prize honors scientists for breakthroughs in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience – transforming our understanding of the big, the small and the complex.

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Celebrating what would’ve been Mildred “Millie” Dresselhaus’s 95th birthday.

The “Queen of Carbon,” MIT professor, @kavliprize.bsky.social laureate - paved the way in nanoscience and mentored generations of scientists.

Learn more about her legacy: bit.ly/4p2c0zY

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How Millie Dresselhaus paid it forward
Encouraged early on by Nobel laureate Enrico Fermi, the “Queen of Carbon” laid the foundation for countless advances in nanotechnology—and mentored countless young scientists along the way.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Be sure to join us this Wednesday from 6:30-8pm ET for a talk led by Nancy Kanwisher called "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection".

Register: bit.ly/3VRv33B
October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Join us on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30-8pm ET for an exciting conversation between Kavli Prize Laureate Nancy Kanwisher.

The evening's conversation is "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection."

Register to join on 10/29: bit.ly/3VRv33B
October 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Listen to this @physicsworld.bsky.social podcast where we hear from Ewine van Dishoeck, a trailblazing astrochemist and Kavli Prize Laureate, for a deep dive into the molecules of the universe.

This is an engaging - tune in today: bit.ly/47rhYoA
Cosmic chemistry: Ewine van Dishoeck shares her zeal for astrochemistry – Physics World
Our podcast guest is a Kavli Prize in Astrophysics laureate
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September 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We mourn the loss of Rainer Weiss, an astrophysicist whose vision led to the first detection of gravitational waves. A laureate of both The Kavli Prize and the @nobelprize.bsky.social, his legacy forever changed how we understand the universe.
August 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Nominations for The Kavli Prize are still open!

Professor Andrea Ghez of @UCLA, The Nobel Prize laureate and a former #KavliPrize selection committee member, explains when it's important to nominate: lnkd.in/ge5DyVMb

Nominate today: bit.ly/4oXsHxq
Nominations
The Kavli Prize Call for Nominations
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August 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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We congratulate Prof. Andrei Faraon on his appointment as Director of the Kavli Nanoscience Institute at @caltech.edu, who will continue to build on the outstanding work of his predecessor Prof. Julia Greer.

Learn more: http://bit.ly/3Hy6bKC

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Andrei Faraon Named Director of Kavli Nanoscience Institute
The professor of applied physics and electrical engineering takes over at the helm of KNI following nearly six years of Julia Greer's leadership
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August 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
In honor of Fred Kavli's birthday, we remember the founder of The Kavli Prize and the visionary who believed in the power of science.

Fred Kavli was known for his many philanthropic contributions to society, but it was his deep sense of responsibility that led him to create The Kavli Prize.
August 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We extend our deep condolences to A. James Hudspeth's loved ones.

Jim was a valuable member of The Kavli Prize community. He was a Kavli Prize laureate, recognized for his discoveries that reshaped sensory neuroscience.

Learn more about Jim: bit.ly/4mlCrj4
August 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Nominations for the 2026 Kavli Prize are still open. Meet the selection committee - leaders in astrophysics, nanoscience, and neuroscience shaping the future of science.

Learn more: bit.ly/4mHVJPC
August 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Congratulations to The Kavli Prize Astrophysics Laureate, Conny Aerts, for her appointment to the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council.

“Welcome to Conny Aerts as a new member," said Maria Leptin.

Learn more: bit.ly/4nxMO4m
July 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🎧LISTEN NOW The one and only Alan Alda interviewed Kavli Prize Laureates Carla Shatz and Marcus Raichle on his podcast Clear + Vivid. Learn how these two neuroscientists changed the way we think of our brains.

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May 28, 2024 at 10:07 PM
We're very excited about the June 12 announcement of this year's Kavli Prize Laureates! What breakthrough discoveries will be honored next? Mark your calendars for this celebration of science! #KavliPrize2024
February 16, 2024 at 5:56 PM
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February 15, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Looking forward to Sunday, as it's International Women and Girls in STEM Day!

We're celebrating our #KavliPrize Laureates and their breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics, nanoscience, and neuroscience. #WomeninSTEM
February 9, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Hello there! 👋

We are very excited to share news and features about Kavli Prize Laureates with you, including the announcement of new laureates this June! Follow along with us as we celebrate science!
February 2, 2024 at 9:47 PM