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Who are the newest Nobel Laureates and what is the
significance of the work that earned them such prestigious recognition? inform Misericordia University News.
The College of Arts and Sciences at Misericordia University will explore
the accomplishments and innovations behind five Nobel Prize awards with
the free program, "2018 Nobel Prize Award Winner Highlights," on
Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in Dudrick and Muth Rooms 216 and 217 of
Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall.
Members of the
university will offer a fast-paced overview of each award and a snapshot
of each Nobel Laureate, summarizing the work that led to the prize and
its significance as presented in the fields of physics, chemistry,
physiology/medicine, economics and peace. The program is open to the
public.
"This is our second year of examining the people and innovations that
have earned some of the world's most sought-after awards," said Heidi L.K. Manning, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "The
Nobel prizes span a breadth of academic fields, from peace to science to
economics, much like the liberal arts education we provide at
Misericordia. We believe it is important for our students to be aware of
the wide range of these groundbreaking achievements, from cancer
research to combating war crimes. We feel it is beneficial to our
students and community to be exposed to the latest discoveries in such a
variety of areas."
Source: Misericordia University
