Former Member Wins 2014 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Michael B. Green, former Member (1970-72) in the School of Natural Sciences, and John H. Schwarz have received the 2014 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, which recognizes transformative achievements in the field with a special focus on recent developments. The two scholars will share the prize for their work on opening new perspectives on quantum gravity and the unification of forces. The names of the winners were released on December 12 at an exclusive ceremony at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. The Fundamental Physics Prize committee includes Charles Simonyi Professor Edward Witten, and Professors Nima Arkani-Hamed, Juan Maldacena, Nathan Seiberg, and former Visitor (1997-98) Ashoke Sen and former Member (1992-93,1996) Maxim Kontsevich, among others.