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How did she use the prize money from the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics?
Bought a mansion
Established a fund for underrepresented students in physics
Invested in stocks
Donated to charity
Answer
In 2018, theorist Nima Arkani-Hamed won the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. She used the prize money to establish a fund for underrepresented students in physics. The fund provides financial support and mentorship to students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in physics, such as women and minorities.
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