The University of Virginia Nobel Laureate Science Lecture Series was established in 2004 by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies to recognize and promote excellence, innovative thinking, and high aspirations at every stage in the education and professional development of U.Va. students and faculty members in science and engineering and to convey to the University community the great social benefits of scientific research and discovery.
The University's strategic plan for science and engineering outlines bold initiatives for increasing the quality of research, strengthening the research infrastructure, and for making research central to the undergraduate educational experience. By virtue of their singular honor and exemplary achievements, Nobel Laureates stand as powerful examples, especially for young scientists, and have the potential to reach the entire University community.
The Nobel Series is the University's most distinguished lecture series in the sciences. We invite Nobel Laureates to make two presentations during an overnight visit: a general public address, typically held in Thomas Jefferson's Rotunda building or Old Cabell Hall, and an informal seminar with postdoctoral and graduate students in the speaker's field.
Nobel Laureate Speakers
2007-08
Robert Solow (Economics, 1987)
October 5, 2007 - 6 p.m.
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2006-07
John Polanyi (Chemistry, 1986) "A Life in Science"
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John Mather (Physics, 2006) "From the Big Bang to the Nobel Prize” READ MORE
Sponsored by the Department of Physics. Listen to the lecture.
Theodor Hänsch (Physics, 2005) "A Passion for Precision"
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2005-06
Ferid Murad (Medicine, 1998)
2004-05
Peter Agre (Chemistry, 2003)
Eric Kandel (Physiology and Medicine, 2000)
Bengt Samuelsson (Medicine, 1982)
For further information, please contact Jeffrey Plank, Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, 434-924-6901 or jp4q@virginia.edu
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