2009 Bower Award Winner: Sandra M. Faber
by Emily V. Driscoll |
May 11th, 2009 |
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The 2009 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science is presented to Sandra Faber for extraordinary advances in our knowledge of the properties of distant galaxies, dark matter, large scale structure of the Universe, and black holes in galactic nuclei; and for innovative leadership in the development of astronomical facilities.
[If you cannot see the flash video below, you can click here for a high quality mp4 video.]
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Interviewee: Sandra M. Faber, University Professor |
Subject: The Cosmos
Award: Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
To learn more about the Franklin Awards and the other 2009 medalists visit the Franklin Institute Awards home page.
Check back next Monday for the video profile of another Franklin Awards winner.
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May 18th, 2009 at 9:01 am (#)
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May 26th, 2009 at 9:44 am (#)
[...] 2009 Bower Award Winner: Sandra M. Faber [...]
April 23rd, 2011 at 10:52 pm (#)
Professor Sandra Faber has been a hero of mine for years not only for her groundbreaking work but for her wonderful enlightened ability to express that she does not know what the big picture is as far as the larger structure and nature of the universe goes. While others in science are busy celebrating that “we now know” the story of the universe, it’s near exacting origins and age, etc., making fools of themselves in my opinion, she has always been a shining light of brilliance, inspiration, and wisdom.