Undergraduate recognized by American Astronomical Society

Two Tufts students have been honored in the recent American Astronomical Society’s (AAS) 245th Chambliss Student Awards. In the School of Engineering, Noah Stiegler, E25, earned an Undergraduate Honorable Mention for his innovative work. Leonid Sajkov, A25, of the Department of Physics in the School of Arts and Sciences, was awarded an Undergraduate Award, marking an exceptional achievement in the field.

The Chambliss Student Awards, named after noted astronomer Carlson Chambliss, are designed to recognize exemplary research conducted by undergraduate and graduate students in the field. The awards honor students who present at AAS poster sessions and are selected by a group of volunteer judges at the AAS conference. Undergraduate and graduate student participants competed separately in two rounds, first online and then in-person at the conference. This year, the AAS meeting was held in National Harbor, Maryland.

Established in 1899, the American Astronomical Society (AAS) is a leading international organization that brings together educators and astronomers at various stages of their careers. With over 8,000 members including physicists, mathematicians, geologists, and engineers, the AAS aims to to advance and share humanity’s understanding of the universe through a commitment to diversity and inclusivity within the astronomical community.