Entries drawn from the college history timeline
Mathematician John Conway, John von Neumann Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at Princeton University, was awarded the 2001 Priestley Award for his contributions to the study of theoretical mathematics, including knot theory, as well as his discovery of "Surreal Numbers." At the ceremony,...
Jocelyn Bell Burnell, head of the physic department at the Open University in England, was presented the 2002 Priestley Award for her discovery of the Pulsar, and subsequent research on the subject, just the second women to receive the prize. Dr. Burnell gave an address titled "In Pursuit of...
Geologist Orrin H. Pilkey, Professor Emeritus of Geology and former Director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines at Duke University, was presented the 2003 Priestley award for his distinguished research in coastal geology and public service in policy formation and education...
Jaqueline K. Barton, Arthur and Marion Hanisch Memorial Professor of Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology, was presented the 2004 Priestley Award for her pioneering work in the application of transition metal complexes as tools. At the ceremony, Dr. Barton gave an address titled "...
Peter Agre, Vice-Chancellor for Science and Technology and Professor of Cell Biology at Duke University School of Medicine, was presented the 2005 Priestley Award for his distinguished contributions to cell biology, in particular his groundbreaking discovery of aquaporins.
David Pimentel, Professor of Ecology and Agricultural Science at Cornell University, was presented the 2006 Priestley Award for his ground Breaking applied research in agricultural, biodiversity, and biomass energy systems. Dr. Pimentel gave an address at the ceremony.
Vinton G. Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist for Google, was presented the 2007 Priestley Award for his key technical and managerial role in the creation of the internet, particulary for leading the development of the TCP/IP protocols. At the ceremony, Cerf gave an address titled...
Joseph H. Taylor, James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Physics, Emeritus, at Princeton University and recipient of the 1993 Nobel Prize in Physics, was presented with the 2008 Priestley Award for his discovery of the first binary pulsar and its unprecedented value in testing...
Elizabeth Loftus, Professor at the University of California, Irvine with appointments in the Departments of Psychology & Social Behavior, and Criminology, Law & Society, was presented the 2009 Priestley Award for her work in the field of Human Memory Research, particularly for her...
Stephen Sparks, Professor of Geology and research group leader of the Volcanology and Geological Fluid Dynamics Research Group in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom, was presented the 2010 Priestley Award for his work in the fields of igneous petrology...
The Office of Diversity Initiatives hosts the second annual Progressive Dinner during Homecoming and Family Weekend at which alumni, students, faculty and staff discuss how to make Dickinson a more vibrant and inclusive community.
George M. Whitesides, Woodford L. and Ann A. Flowers University Professor at Harvard University, was presented the Priestley Award for his work in the field of microfluidics and self-assembly, particularly his contributions to the development of paper-based diagnostic devices, and to our...
During an event called "Dickinson College Crossing Borders: A Celebration of Multiple Homelands," Sylvie Toux is installed as the inaugural holder of the Dickinson Toulouse Center Carol Jones Saunders '62 Faculty Directorship.
Esther Popel Shaw (Class of 1919), poet, educator, and Dickinson's first black female graduate, is awarded a posthumous honorary degree during an event called "Dickinson College Crossing Borders: A Celebration of Multiple Homelands."
Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from 2009-13, received the Sam Rose '58 and Julie Walters Prize at Dickinson College for Global Environmental Activism.
