At a major particle physics planning meeting this summer, a couple of dozen physicists volunteered to speak on camera about why they do what they do. We at symmetry chose our top five explanations and asked you to vote for your favorite.
The results are in: University of Mississippi physicist Breese Quinn is the winner of the very first symmetry “Excellence in Science Communication” award, affectionately nicknamed the “Symmy.” Yesterday he gamely agreed to pose for an awards-show-themed photo with his prize. Read the entire story.