For his "contributions to plutonium metallurgy, his broad scientific leadership and for his energetic and continuing efforts to reduce the danger of nuclear weapons around the globe," Siegfried S. Hecker was named a winner of the 2009 Enrico Fermi Award, one of the most prestigious science and technology awards awarded by the U.S. Government. View the feature on Hecker at the DOE R&D Accomplishments website and find resources with additional information. DOE R&D Accomplishments is a central forum for information about the outcomes of past DOE R&D that have had significant economic impact, have improved people's lives, or have been widely recognized as remarkable advances in science. For more information on Hecker and related research, visit the OSTI Science Showcase featuring the 2009 Enrico Fermi award winners.
Last updated on Friday 13 September 2013