The High-Energy Astrophysics Division (HEAD) of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) has awarded its Early Career Prize to Associate Professor Laura Lopez. The HEAD Early Career Prize is given for a significant advance or accomplishment (observational or theoretical) in High Energy Astrophysics by an individual astrophysicist within 10 years of receiving their PhD.  Prof. Lopez was cited "for her novel and sustained contributions to our understanding of supernova remnants and compact objects in the local Universe as well as her pioneering considerations of stellar feedback in HII regions."

Prof. Lopez has been invited to give a talk at the 19th HEAD meeting, which will be held from March 13-17, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. 

More information about the HEAD, its leadership, prizes, and upcoming meetings can be found at http://head.aas.org/