NIU professors, alumni from physics and engineering share in $3 million Breakthrough Prize
May 07, 2026
May 07, 2026
DEKALB, Illinois, May 7 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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NIU professors, alumni from physics and engineering share in $3 million Breakthrough Prize
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They might not have walked the red carpet at the star-studded gala dubbed the "Oscars(r) of Science," but three NIU professors and seven of their former students are sharing in a prestigious 2026 Breakthrough Prize.
The Muon g-2 ring at Fermil . . .
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NIU professors, alumni from physics and engineering share in $3 million Breakthrough Prize
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They might not have walked the red carpet at the star-studded gala dubbed the "Oscars(r) of Science," but three NIU professors and seven of their former students are sharing in a prestigious 2026 Breakthrough Prize.
The Muon g-2 ring at Fermil . . .