The distinction of Fellow is awarded by the ASGSR in recognition of distinguished scientific and social contributions to the advancement of gravitational and space research in the fields of life and physical sciences in areas of research, education, mentoring, outreach, and professional and public service.  Awardees may be from academia, industry, non-profit organizations, and government agencies.

Eligibility for the award requires that the Nominee must have demonstrable contributions of high achievement and significance by:

1. Advancement of gravitational and space science through (one or more):
   • research in life sciences, medicine, and physical sciences (academic and industry)
   • engineering of enabling technologies and hardware capabilities for ground- and flight-based research
   • development and provision of vehicles, platforms, and facilities to enable any flight-based research
   • payload development and implementation services to conduct flight-based research on any platform
   • education, outreach, advocacy (government, public, and commercial), teaching, and mentoring
2. Minimum of 5-years of service to the society while furthering the goals of ASGSR (number of years of membership alone is not a criterion for eligibility).  Former members are eligible for the award and posthumous award nominations are accepted.

2024 Fellows

2023 Fellows

2022 Fellows

2021 Fellows

2020 Fellows

2019 Fellows

2024 Art Competition Winners

This award is the highest honor given by the Society. It is made to a member of the Society for distinguished scientific contributions to and leadership in the field of gravitational research.

The President’s Award is given by the Society to the outgoing president of the Society to honor the contributions of the individual to Society.

This award was established in 1994 to honor a early career scientist who exemplifies Thora’s drive and enthusiasm for science, and who has made significant contributions to the field of gravitational and space research. The award is dedicated to Dr. Thora Halstead in recognition of the years she spent encouraging young scientists to enter gravitational and space research. The award includes a cash prize of $1,000 generously donated by the Halstead family.

2024 Winners

Osheen Abraham & Maeve Princess Reonielle Elilio Nieva

Axiom Space announces Axiom STARS: Axiom Science Technology Art and Research in Space Scholarship

Learn more here: https://www.axiomspace.com/news/axiom-space-announces-stars-scholarship

Axiom Space is building the first-ever commercial space station, which will launch into Low Earth Orbit in 2024 and serve as a state-of-the-art orbital laboratory for conducting research, manufacturing products, and capturing Earth observation data.

This makes us wonder how the space-based platforms like Axiom Station will change our lives.

Why space? Because there is no place on Earth where prolonged exposure to weightlessness is possible. This can occur only in space, in a fast-moving spacecraft in freefall. On Earth, all organisms are under the influence of gravity for their entire lives. But, when the effect of gravity is eliminated, behavior of biological systems is altered at even the most fundamental level, the gene, in all living organisms (for example animals, plants, yeast, bacteria, viruses).

How will you use the microgravity platform to understand biology or cure disease?

When you take gravity out of the equation, the physical properties of materials change. While on Earth, objects fall to the ground or heavier materials sink to the bottom of a container due to gravity. But, in a weightless environment, materials mix more evenly.

What new material will you create or discover as a result of lack of gravity?

How will the weightless environment inspire you to re-design everyday things you might take for granted on Earth (like a coffee cup, a hot shower, a washing machine, or oven-baked cookies)?

What will you discover in the unique space environment?

What inventions will those discoveries lead to?

Axiom Space is supporting ASGSR in its mission to encourage exchange of ideas by bringing together a diverse group of individuals to translate basic research into applied technologies for space. All this so that we can build a thriving home for humanity in space.

Anyone is welcome to submit an entrepreneurial idea. However, to be eligible to receive the scholarship prize, you must confirm:

• You are at least 18 years of age and an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a degree program in November 2021.
• Your proposal is original. You developed the concept and authored the proposal.
• You are a citizen of the world (US citizenship is not a requirement).
• You are Visionary. Imaginative. Passionate.

2021 Winners

The Tom K. Scott Student Scholarship is an award made by ASGSR in honor of Dr. Tom K. Scott and is made annually to a student attending the ASGSR meeting with excellent academic and/or professional achievements, and an outstanding potential for success in, and interest in the field of gravitational and space research. This award both recognizes students for their past accomplishments as well as encourages further excellence in the field.