December 15, 2016
UW Professor Emeritus David J. Thouless wins Nobel Prize in physics
Yesterday, Professor Emeritus David J. Thouless received the Nobel Prize in physics for exploring exotic state of matters.
The University of Washington Faculty Auxiliary joins UW President Ana Mari Cauce and the entire UW community in congratulating Professor Emeritus David J. Thouless on his award of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics.
David Thouless receives the Nobel Prize in Physics from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.© Nobel Media AB/Pi Frisk
UWFA membesr David and Margaret Thouless at the Nobel Prize ceremonies in Stockholm
Dr. Thouless and his wife, Dr. Margaret Thouless are longtime UWFA members, active in the hiking group, Gallery Goers, as well as other interest groups.
We wish them all the best as they celebrate this well deserved recognition of scholarly accomplishment.
Nancy Kenagy
UWFA President