Carlos Ordóñez, University of Houston (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption Carlos Ordóñez, an associate professor of physics at University of Houston, was awarded the American Physical Society’s 2009 John Wheatley Award, which recognizes physicists who have contributed to the development of science in Third-World countries. Credit Pathik Shah Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.