BETHESDA, MD – The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Ashley R. Carter, of Amherst College, USA, has been named the recipient of the 2026 PUI Faculty Award. Carter will be honored at the Society’s 70th Annual Meeting, being held in San Francisco, California from February 21-25, 2026.

Carter will be recognized for her remarkable contributions to biophysics research, mentoring of undergraduate students, and leadership in guiding the next generation of scientists to advance the field of biophysics.

“Ashley has clearly demonstrated excellence in undergraduate research mentorship throughout her career. Her dedication to her students is exemplary,” said BPS President Lynmarie Thompson of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. “Her remarkable contributions to biophysics research and her dedication to mentoring undergraduate students embody the spirit and purpose of this prestigious award.”

About the Award – The PUI Faculty Award, introduced in 2025, honors excellence in academic research and mentoring by faculty at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI).

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The Biophysical Society, founded in 1958, is a professional, scientific society established to lead an innovative global community working at the interface of the physical and life sciences, across all levels of complexity, and to foster the dissemination of that knowledge. The Society promotes growth in this expanding field through its Annual Meeting, publications, and outreach activities. Its 6,500 members are located throughout the world, where they teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, laboratories, government agencies, and industry.