Keivan G.
Stassun
Vanderbilt University
2024
Astronomy & Space
Education
For increasing opportunities in STEM education and careers for underrepresented and neurodiverse populations. A talented astrophysicist passionate about discovering new worlds, Keivan Stassun has heightened our understanding of the Earth and surrounding planets, while instituting pipelines and programs to ensure that every American can access their own universe of possibilities.
Presented by Dr. Arati Prabhakar, Director of the White House of Science and Technology Policy, at a White House ceremony on January 3, 2025.