Twenty early-career researchers receive 2026 Packard Fellowships
Among the honorees are Yonglong Xie, a Rice University physics professor, Youhong (Nancy) Guo, and Henri Drake, an earth system scientist.
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What happened
Twenty early-career researchers working across science and engineering fields have been chosen for the 2026 Packard Fellowships. Recipients include Rice's Yonglong Xie, UNC's Youhong (Nancy) Guo and UCI's Henri Drake. Drake's funding will support new methods for studying global sea level rise.
Why it matters
The fellowships fund research, including new ways to study global sea level rise.
Coverage
- Earth system scientist Henri Drake honored as 2026 Packard fellow (news.uci.edu)
- Youhong (Nancy) Guo wins 2026 Packard Fellowship - College of Arts and Sciences (college.unc.edu)
- ‘An investment in people’: Rice physics professor earns Packard Fellowship (news.rice.edu)
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