JILA Fellow Ana Maria Rey named finalist for Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists

JILA is a place for young scientists on the rise. This week, one of those bright young minds has been recognized for her achievements. On Wednesday, was named as a finalist for the .

The Blavatnik Awards were created in 2007 by the and the New York Academy of Sciences. This year, 31 scientists will compete for a Blavatnik National Laureate Award in three categories: chemistry, physical sciences and engineering, and life sciences. These awards are only for scientists age 42 and younger.

“The goal of the Awards is to help solve the world’s greatest scientific and technological challenges by supporting outstanding young scientists and engineers,” said Len Blavatnik, head of the Blavatnik Family Foundation and member of the President’s Council of the New York Academy of Sciences, in a press release. “Acknowledging, encouraging and funding stellar scientists early in their careers provides them with the confidence and freedom to channel their energy and creativity into ground-breaking discoveries that benefit society as a whole.”