Alumni Spotlight

John F. Clauser, who received his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1969, was one of three scientists awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics.

Watch a video from the World Science Festival on the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics winners 

Columbia University - October 4, 2022

John F. Clauser

In exploring a family of two-dimensional crystals, a husband-and-wife team is uncovering a potent variety of new electron behaviors.

Quanta Magazine - August 16, 2022

Jie Shan and Kin Fai Mak

Sometimes, a mathematical proof is more than just a fact.

New Yorker - June 20, 2021 

Ronald M. Rockmore 

The New York-based scientist overcame sexism and personal tragedy to make major contributions to the field, for which she received recognition this year.

The New York Times - August 31, 2020 

Mryiam Sarachik   

The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded on Tuesday to Arthur Ashkin, Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland of Canada.

The New York Times - October 2, 2018 

Arthur Ashkin

In his latest book, the Nobel Prize winner Steven Weinberg explores how science made the modern world, and where it might take us from here.

Quanta Magazine - March 17, 2015 

Steven Weinberg