Dr. Charles Falco Awarded 2015 Dwight Nicholson Medal

Jan. 6, 2016

By: Richelle Martin

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Charles Falco

Congratulations to Physics Professor Charles Falco for receiving the 2015 Dwight Nicholson Medal from the American Physical Society for Outreach. Dr. Falco received this honor, “For his award-winning "The Art of the Motorcycle" exhibition for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (co-curator), and his work with the renowned artist David Hockney on the optical science utilized by the grand master artists; each unique project has made the public aware of the contributions of science to their daily lives.” Dr. Falco will receive this award from the American Physical Society at the APS March Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. He has also been asked to present his work at the FOEP Symposium at the 2017 APS March Meeting in New Orleans.