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This fall, astrophysicist James Beattie will begin his Membership in the Institute's School of Natural Sciences as a NASA Hubble Fellow. Through his work, Beattie aims to uncover the universal laws that govern how energy and magnetic fields evolve in turbulent astrophysical plasmas.

Gerd Faltings, Member (1988, 1992–93) in the School of Mathematics, has been awarded the 2026 Abel Prize. Often described as the mathematics equivalent of the Nobel Prize, the award recognizes Faltings as "a towering figure" whose groundbreaking ideas have "united geometric and arithmetic perspectives," exemplifying "the power of deep structural insight."

Nicola Di Cosmo, Luce Foundation Professor in East Asian Studies in the School of Historical Studies, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Onon Prize. The prize honors his "substantial contribution to scholarship," reflecting his deep expertise in the historical relations between China and Inner Asia from prehistory to the modern period.

Both of the scholars awarded this year’s Bancroft Prize have ties to IAS: Emilie Connolly, Member (2024–25) in the School of Historical Studies, and Beth Lew-Williams, Visitor (2015–16) in the School of Social Science. The New York Times announced the awards, describing the prize as "one of the most prestigious honors for scholars of American history."