“In every respect, Joan Strassmann exemplifies the values and vision of William D. Hamilton. Her lifetime achievements have profoundly advanced our understanding of social evolution and inspired a global community of scientists.”
West-Eberhard Award 2026: Dr. Luisa Jaimes Niño
“Given the fresh and disruptive nature of her work, her insightful use of a variety of data to challenge long held paradigms in the study of social insects, we believe Dr Jaimes Niño is an outstanding young social insect researcher.”