Brave Genius: Adventures with Jacques Monod and Albert Camus
Event Details
- Type
- Lewis Thomas Prize
- Speaker(s)
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Sean B. Carroll, Ph.D., Vice President for Science Education, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- Event URL
- http://www.rockefeller.edu/lewisthomasprize
- Speaker bio(s)
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Sean B. Carroll, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized evolutionary biologist, using genetics and the tools of molecular biology to reveal how new animal forms have evolved. Also an award-winning writer, educator, and film producer, Dr. Carroll is acclaimed for making complex biological concepts accessible and exciting to a broad audience. He is author of The Serengeti Rules (just published); Remarkable Creatures, which was a National Book Award Finalist; The Making of the Fittest; and Endless Forms Most Beautiful. Dr. Carroll’s 2013 book, Brave Genius: A Scientist, A Philosopher and their Daring Adventures from the French Resistance to the Nobel Prize, chronicles the epic lives and friendship of molecular biologist Jacques Monod and writer Albert Camus, illuminating pioneering scientific discovery within the context of history. Currently Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics at the University of Wisconsin and Vice President for Science Education of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Dr. Carroll is architect of the Institute’s programs to inspire and educate a new generation of students and scientists and to advance the public understanding of science.
- Open to
- Public
- Reception
- Refreshments, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Abby Lounge and Dining Room
- Contact
- Christine Hodgson
- Phone
- (212) 327-8966
- Sponsor
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Christine Hodgson
(212) 327-8966
chodgson@rockefeller.edu