Sir Brian May, Guitarist and Astrophysicist, Honored for Contributions to Physics Philanthropy
Sir Brian May, the legendary guitarist of the rock band Queen, has recently been honored for his philanthropic contributions to physics. May, who holds a PhD in astrophysics, has been a long-time advocate for science education and research. May's passion for science began when he was a young boy, and it was only natural that he pursued a career in astrophysics. After earning his PhD in 2007, May began to focus on philanthropy and education. He has since become an active supporter of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)