SESAPS Francis Slack Award Grant

The SESAPS Francis Slack Award, established by the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society, honors individuals who have selflessly contributed to advancing physics in the Southeast. It recognizes efforts in enhancing research facilities, strengthening academic departments, and fostering regional physics organizations. Nominations remain active for three years, with a focus on encouraging women and minority candidates. This prestigious award commemorates the legacy of Francis G. Slack, a pivotal figure in the development of the Southeastern Section.

The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and international activities. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and throughout the world.
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. The award is named for Francis G. Slack, a distinguished Vanderbilt University scientist who was a charter member of the Southeastern Section and who contributed significantly to its development.
Nominations will be considered active for three years, though updating materials for nominees not chosen in the prior year is encouraged.

Eligibility

The award recognizes those who have worked unselfishly to:Bring about significant new research facilities in the region,Significantly strengthen and raise the stature of particular departments of physics in the region,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,Develop physics consortia of universities and/or research institutions that have benefited the region and the nation, andCarry out other service and administrative activities such as organizing major conferences held in the region, international exchanges, public outreach to K-12 and so forth.