Two BU Scientists Receive Prestigious 2026 Breakthrough Prizes
Two Boston University faculty members were honored with 2026 Breakthrough Prizes, which are among the world’s most prestigious science awards. Lee Roberts, a College of Arts & Sciences professor of physics, received a Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, one of six top prizes awarded annually for transformative achievements in life sciences and fundamental physics. Dillon Brout, a CAS assistant professor of physics and astronomy, received a New Horizons in Physics Prize, which recognizes outstanding early‑career researchers for major advances in the field.
