FACULTY AWARD: Spergel receives NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal

By the Office of Communications on Jan. 31, 2017, 3:05 p.m.

David Spergel, Princeton University's Charles A. Young Professor of Astronomy on the Class of 1897 Foundation and professor of astrophysical sciences, has received NASA's Exceptional Public Service Medal for service on various NASA panels, including the NASA Advisory Council. The medal is awarded to any non-government individual for important contributions to NASA projects, programs or initiatives.

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