Francis Slack Award
The Francis G. Slack Award was created by the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society to honor Excellence in Service to Physics in the Southeast. It is named after Francis G. Slack, a distinguished Vanderbilt University scientist who was a charter member of the Southeastern Section and contributed significantly to its development.
The award recognizes those who have worked unselfishly to:
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Bring about significant new research facilities in the region,
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Significantly strengthen and raise the stature of particular departments of physics in the region,
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Provide significant leadership and work to strengthen and build the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society, Sigma Pi Sigma, the Society of Physics Students, and other regional organizations,
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Develop physics consortia of universities and/or research institutions that have benefited the region and the nation, and/or
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Carry out other service and administrative activities such as organizing significant conferences held in the region, international exchanges, public outreach to K-12, etc.
Nomination Information
Nominations should be submitted through the following online form by August 22nd, 2025: https://forms.gle/4Rq1MBgDurCHtzEy9. A complete nomination consists of a CV, a nominating letter, a citation, and up to three supporting letters (a maximum of two pages each). At least one of the letters should be from an institution other than the nominee's home institution. No other supporting documents are required, though they may be included. We particularly encourage you to consider nominating qualified women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups. Nominations will remain active for three years, although updating materials for candidates not selected in a prior year is encouraged.
For any questions, please contact the Vice Chair, Rosa Tamara Branca, at rtbranca@unc.edu.
A list of past winners is included below.