Roger Revelle 100th Birthday Celebration
March 5-7, 2009
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and the family of
the late legendary statesman of science Roger Revelle honored
Revelle's 100th birthday with a three-day celebration, March 5-7, 2009.
The events recognized the UC San Diego founder and former Scripps
Director's lifetime achievements and awarded Al Gore with the inaugural
Roger Revelle Prize.
Revelle was a world-renowned scientist and is considered one of
the true pioneers of climate change research.
The Events
Thursday, March 5
Remembering Roger (4:30-7:30 p.m.)
Reminiscences and reception commemorating Revelle's life and achievements.
Location: Robert Paine Scripps Forum for Science, Society, and the Environment
Participation by invitation only.
(Complimentary)
Friday, March 6
Roger Revelle Centennial Symposium (8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
World-renowned scientists and policymakers discussed the interrelationships of climate change, ocean and environmental health, national security, energy independence, and the critical role science and technology can play in meeting today's global challenges.
Location: Robert Paine Scripps Forum for Science, Society, and the Environment
Participation by invitation only.
($25)
Speakers
Mike Chrisman, California Secretary for Natural Resources
Ralph Cicerone, President, National Academy of Sciences
Marye Anne Fox, Chancellor, UC San Diego
Ed Frieman, Director Emeritus, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
VADM Paul Gaffney USN (Ret.), President, Monmouth University
Tony Haymet, Director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Ashok Khosla, Director Emeritus, United Nations Environment Programme
Nathan Lewis, George L. Argyros Professor of Chemistry, California Institute of Technology
Richard Spinrad, Assistant Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Al Gore Address to Students of Revelle College (4:30-5:30 p.m.)
Former vice president, Nobel Laureate, and Revelle protégé Al Gore provided an informal talk to special guests and select students of UC San Diego's first undergraduate college, named for Revelle in honor of his founding the campus.
Location: Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego
Participation by invitation only.
(Ticketed event, reserved for symposium or dinner attendees)
Roger Revelle Prize Reception and Dinner with Al Gore (6 p.m.)
The family of Roger Revelle and Scripps/UC San Diego awarded the inaugural Roger Revelle Prize to former Vice President Al Gore for his outstanding contribution in bringing the science and issues raised by environmental and climate change research to a worldwide audience. (Reserved for friends and contributors to Scripps whose generous support underwrote this three-day series of events. All remaining proceeds went toward establishing the Roger Revelle Leadership Fund at Scripps.)
Location: Robert Paine Scripps Forum for Science, Society, and the Environment
Participation by invitation only.
Saturday, March 7
Happy Birthday, Roger! (11 a.m.)
Birch Aquarium at Scripps marked Roger Revelle's 100th birthday with celebratory cake, a special display, and remarks for aquarium visitors and friends.
Location: Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Inquiries: 858-822-4313 or revelle100@ucsd.edu
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