Case Western Reserve University

Date:: 1981-1982

Reference:: PP/CRI/E/1/29/7

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Credit: Case Western Reserve University. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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1981 Case Institute of Technology Michelson-Morley Award Program Dean and Mrs. Eric Baer Vice Dean and Mrs. Donald Schuele Hosts 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception 7:30 p.m. Banquet 8:30 p.m. Award presentation by Dr. Eric Baer, Dean of Case Institute of Technology to the 1981 Michelson-Morley Award recipient Dr. Francis Harry Compton Crick J. W. Kieckhefer Distinguished Research Professor Salk Institute, La Jolla, California 8:45 p.m. Entertainment and Dancing The Michelson-Morley Award The prestigious Michelson-Morley Award is presented by Case Institute of Technology to recognize the distinctive achievements of a particular scientist or engineer. The award is named in honor of Albert A. Michelson, first professor of physics at Case Institute and 1907 Nobel Laureate; and Edward W. Morley, distinguished professor of chemistry from Western Reserve College. loint research by Professors Michelson and Morley is highlighted by their experiments relating to the velocity of light. These scientific probes prepared the way for the discoveries of Albert Einstein and decisively impacted upon advances in modern theoretical physics. The stated purpose of the award is to honor the individual chosen for significantly eminent contributions to knowledge and the well-being of mankind; to perpetuate the tradition of scholarly inquiry exemplified by the independent and collaborative research of Drs. Michelson and Morley; and to call to the attention of the general public the continuing contributions of the scientist and engineer to human welfare. Award Recipients

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