Caroline Morley Receives Annie Jump Cannon Award

February 7, 2020 • by Staff Writer

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) selected Morley for outstanding research and promise for future research.

Caroline Morley wearing glasses and earrings and smiling

Caroline Morley is an assistant professor in the UT Austin Department of Astronomy. (Credit: Caroline Morley)


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