2025 Seaborg Award: ManYee Betty Tsang

Education: BS, Mathematics, California State University, Bakersfield; PhD, Physical Chemistry, University of Washington

Tsang on who inspired her to become a scientist: “My husband and longtime collaborator, William G. Lynch, has been my constant supporter in pursuing academic research. He and my PhD advisor saw my potential to become a successful experimentalist. Throughout my career, while raising two daughters, he has offered unwavering support and, most importantly, optimism during many challenging moments in my research. His persistence and focus often provides glimmers of hope when I feel trapped.”

What Tsang’s colleagues say: “Betty is well recognized internationally as a leader in the field of heavy-ion reactions, equation-of-state studies, and isospin physics. Throughout her career, she has made truly original and impactful contributions in these areas.”—Joseph B. Natowitz, Texas A&M University