Alison Sweeney Wins Moore Foundation Award

We are proud to announce that Professor Allison Sweeney has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation as part of their Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative. This prestigious award will support her pioneering research into natural mechanisms, such as the self-assembling proteins in squid eyes and the iridescent properties of giant clams, which could lead to innovations in optics and solar technology. Professor Sweeney’s work exemplifies the intersection of physics and evolutionary biology, pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery.

More information on this prestigious award can be found here.