Physics Prof. Joseph Poon and Engineering Prof. Gary Shiflet were both named to "Scientific American's" 50 Award list in this December's magazine issue.
The magazine's editors honored the professors for creating "amorphous steel that could strengthen skyscrapers and armor-piercing rounds."
According to the magazine's Web site, the 50 Award is given to individuals who have "exhibited outstanding technology leadership in the realms of research, business and policymaking."
--Compiled by Matt Galati
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