Heather A. Knutson

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Heather A. Knutson is an astrophysicist and professor of planetary science at California Institute of Technology in the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences. Her research is focused on the study of exoplanets, their composition and formation.

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2019Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and EngineersAward2015Newton Lacy Pierce Prize in AstronomyAward2012Annie Jump Cannon Award in AstronomyAward1950Born

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Knutson holds Jupiter over Bunsen burner; artistically altered image from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers2019

Newton Lacy Pierce Prize in Astronomy2015

Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy2012

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