The Laboratory Astrophysics Division (LAD) is
a multi-disciplinary division that encompasses experimental and
theoretical research, and related observational astronomy and planetary
science, with the objective of advancing our understanding of the
fundamental processes that drive the Universe.
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The LAD Laboratory Astrophysics Prize goes to Dr. Daniel W. Savin in recognition of his contributions to studies in X-ray astrophysics and early Universe star formation and for his extensive service to the laboratory astrophysics community.
The LAD Mid-Career Award goes to Dr. François Lique in recognition of his major contributions to the calculation of collisional excitation and reactive rate coefficients for molecules of astrochemical relevance.
The LAD Early Career Award goes to Dr. Gabi Wenzel in recognition of her transformative discoveries of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon molecules in the interstellar medium through high resolution microwave spectroscopy and radioastronomical observations.
The LAD Dissertation Prize goes to Dr. Julia Santos for her thesis Transformation and sublimation of interstellar ices: insights from laboratory experiments and astronomical observations.
A meeting of the Division to be known as the Regular Meeting shall be held each year. This meeting shall include a Business Session devoted exclusively to the reports of Officers and committees, and to the transaction of business affairs.
The Regular Meeting shall be held at least every 3 years jointly with a meeting of the Society.
The Program Committee shall be responsible for organizing the scientific programs of the Division.
The Laboratory Astrophysics Division (LAD) of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) awards four prizes, each of which recognizes outstanding theoretical or experimental research in laboratory astrophysics: