The 2025 Nancy Grace Roman Award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) has been awareded to Dr. Laura Lopez. Named for an icon in the history of astronomy research and space exploration, ASP’s Nancy Grace Roman Award was introduced in 2023 to recognize an individual or group for significant contributions to promoting gender equity and inclusion in astronomy and related fields. The 2025 Nancy Grace Roman Award goes to Dr. Laura Lopez not just for her undeniable dedication as a leader in the study of supernova remnants and massive star feedback processes in galaxies, but also her dedication to promoting gender equity and inclusion in astronomy and her vigorous support to students from historically marginalized groups.

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