As recent examples, a Hamilton professor was recognized by the APS with this citation: “For outstanding contributions to fundamental neutron physics, development of neutron polarizers using optically polarized helium-3, and extraordinary engagement and education of undergraduate students.” And this was the thesis topic for one of Hamilton’s recent Apker Award finalists: “Quantization of Plane Gravitational Waves in Loop Quantum Gravity.”
https://www.hamilton.edu/news/story/elise-lepage-18-an-apker-physics-award-finalist.