At the 133rd meeting of the Society of German Natural Scientists and Physicians (GDNÄ) in Potsdam, the Alexander von Humboldt Medal was awarded to Göttingen-based Professor Eva-Maria Neher. She received the award for her scientific educational work and her special commitment as president and board member of the GDNÄ.

Prof. Dr Eva-Maria Neher was honoured with the Alexander von Humboldt Medal at the opening session of the 133rd Conference of the Society of German Natural Scientists and Physicians (GDNÄ) on 13 September 2024 at the Griebnitzsee Campus of the University of Potsdam. At the award ceremony, the current President of the Society of Natural Scientists, Professor Heribert Hofer, highlighted the outstanding contributions of the award winner to the education of young people in the field of mathematics and science. “Eva-Maria Neher has successfully led the GDNÄ’s student programme for many years and developed it into a central part of the meetings,” said Hofer. In addition, as President and long-standing member of the Board of Directors, she has had a decisive influence on the development of the GDNÄ.

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In her acceptance speech, the prizewinner emphasised her commitment to the GDNÄ, which she intends to continue to support with advice and assistance in the future.

The Alexander von Humboldt Medal honours individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the further development of the Society of German Natural Scientists and Physicians. The medal commemorates the great natural scientist and cosmopolitan Alexander von Humboldt (1769 to 1859). He made a decisive contribution to the early development of the GDNÄ. The medal has been awarded every two years since 2010.