Joseph Priestley Award

Dr. Edward Teller (second from left) receives the Priestley Award from President Edel (far left) on March 28, 1957

This post features a speech by Edward Teller, the recipient of the 1957 Joseph Priestley Award. The award is given out every academic year in recognition of a person's contribution to the scientific world. Dr. Teller received the award for his work in nuclear physics.

Linus Pauling accepts the Priestley Award from President Rubendall on March 27, 1969

This post features a speech by Dr. Linus C. Pauling, the recipient of the 1969 Joseph Priestley Award. The award is given out every academic year in recognition of a person's contribution to the scientific world. Dr. Pauling won the award for his work in chemical bonding.

Priestley Award Lecture by Edward O. Wilson, 2000 (Clip)

This post features a clip of a speech by Edward O. Wilson, the recipient of the 2000 Joseph Priestley Award. Dickinson College presents this award every academic year in recognition of an individual's contribution to the scientific world. Dr. Wilson won the award for his work in conservation...

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