Tova Holmes is a big fan of tiny particles. She’d like it if you were too. An assistant professor of physics, she’s won a prestigious Cottrell Scholar Award to help her move physics forward while inspiring a larger cheering section for all science.
The Cottrell Scholar Awards recognize outstanding early-career teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy. Holmes is the first UT faculty member to win a Cottrell Award and one of 19 awardees in the 2024 cohort, each of whom receives $120,000 over three years. The goal is to support young scientists with innovative ideas who also have a gift for academic leadership.