Join us for an intriguing look at the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics
Monday, October 6, 2014
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.,
Bethesda, Maryland
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The Event
What cutting edge research will be recognized with the next Nobel Prize in physics? Each year leading up to the first Tuesday in October, the worldwide physics community eagerly awaits the announcement from Stockholm, declaring the winner or winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics. The prestigious Nobel Prizes, founded in the late 1800s by Alfred Nobel, are considered the most prominent and perhaps the most coveted honor in many fields. We invite you to join us on Nobel-announcement Eve to celebrate the great science that may be recognized in physics—the incredible and remarkable contributions to science and society. We will recognize past Nobel laureates and other notables of the physical sciences community and enjoy a wonderful evening of discourse and debate.
Communicating the Science behind the Nobel Prize
AIP takes its role in the Nobel Prize announcement very seriously, using this opportunity to educate the public and to generate excitement and appreciation for science. Each year, AIP publishes a rich repository for the press and the public, including a list of AIP and Member Society journal articles related to the prize-winning research. This information is published online. AIP makes its articles free to the public, and many of its Member Societies do the same.
AIP's Inside Science News Service provides same-day coverage of all the science-related Nobel Prizes, including physics (see an example here). Inside Science seeks to explain the Prize-winning research accurately and understandably to the public, and to relate how the discovery can impact our lives.
The Beneficiaries: Historians, researchers, and students
Donations received at the event will benefit the outreach efforts of American Institute of Physics’ History and Student Programs. AIP’s History Programs include the Niels Bohr Library & Archives and the Center for History of Physics. Founded in 1962, these programs share a mission to preserve and make known the history of modern physics and allied sciences. They serve as a clearinghouse and repository for researchers and scholars, provide assistance through grants programs, and engage the public with community lectures. AIP’s Student Programs consist of the Society of Physics Students and the Sigma Pi Sigma physics honor society. Program offerings, such as internships, scholarships, fellowships, and participation in scientific meetings, enrich students’ undergraduate experience.
Please come and express your commitment to the importance of promoting science through community outreach.