Adams Prize (1966), Heineman Prize (1976), Hughes Medal (1976), Albert Einstein Award, Albert Einstein Medal(1979), RAS Gold Medal(1985), Dirac Medal(1987), Wolf Prize(1988), Prince of Asturias Award(1989), Foreign Associate of the National Academy of Sciences(1992), Andrew Gemant Award(1998), Naylor Prize and Lectureship(1999), Lilienfeld Prize(1999), Albert Medal(1999), Copley Medal(2006), Presidential Medal of Freedom(2009), Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics(2012), BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award(2015).
Stephen Hawking was regarded as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists in history. His work on the origins and structure of the universe, from the Big Bang to black holes, revolutionized the field, while his best-selling books have appealed to readers who may not have Hawking's scientific background. Hawking died on March 14, 2018.
Hawking continued at Cambridge after his graduation, serving as a research fellow and later as a professional fellow. In 1974, he was inducted into the Royal Society, an Worldwide fellowship of scientists. In 1979, he was appointed Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge.
He wrote bestselling books, travelled the world, experienced weightlessness, and was honoured by institutes the world over. He proved that no matter what set-backs you face, life is what you make of it. Much has been written about Hawking and his thought-provoking theories on the universe. He has received worldwide acclaim not only for his work, but for his determination in overcoming a severe disability.
When he was originally diagnosed with ALS, he was given only two years to live. That was over 50 years ago. On overcoming his disability, Hawking provides this brilliant quote.
The British scientist was renowned for his work with black holes and relativity, and wrote several popular science books including A Brief History of Time.
