Kavli Prize

2010 KAVLI PRIZE LAUREATES
THE NORWEGIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS HAS ANNOUNCED THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2010 KAVLI PRIZES. The 2010 Kavli Prizes recognize scientists whose discoveries have dramatically expanded human understanding in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience.
In Astrophysics, Jerry E. Nelson (University of California, Santa Cruz and Lick Observatory, US), Raymond N. Wilson (European Southern Observatory, Garching, Germany) and James Roger Prior Angel (Steward Observatory, University of Arizona) are recognized for their contributions to the development of giant telescopes.
In Nanoscience, Donald M. Eigler (Almaden Research Center, US) and Nadrian C. Seeman (New York University, US) are recognized for their development of unprecedented methods to control matter on the nanoscale.
In Neuroscience, Richard H. Scheller (Genentech, US), Thomas C. Südhof (Stanford University School of Medicine, US) and James E. Rothman (Yale University, US) are recognized for discovering the molecular basis of neurotransmitter release.

Kavli Prize Science Forum
Scheduled for September 6, 2010, global leaders in science will meet in Olso to discuss "International Cooperation in the Advancement of Science." Read More

Kavli Prize Week
Scheduled for September 6-9, 2010, events include the 2010 Laureate Symposia and the Kavli Prize Ceremony at the Oslo Concert Hall. Read More









