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Contributors to the Fields of Science and Medicine

Hamilton recognizes the importance of science and has awarded honorary degrees to the following recent contributors to the fields of science and medicine.

Edward C. Taylor '46, Sc.D. '69, retired from Princeton University as the A. Barton Hepburn Professor of Organic Chemistry, is internationally known for his research on heterocyclic chemistry. In recent years he has conducted breakthrough research on compounds for cancer treatment chemotherapy.

William T. Golden, LL.D. '87, as a special consultant to President Truman, contributed to the advancement of science by advocating for the establishment of the post of presidential science advisor. He also helped inspire the creation and development of the National Science Foundation, which continues to be a vital source of support for basic scientific research.

Jack E. Oliver, Sc.D. '88, former president of the Geological Society of America, has been among the pioneers in testing the theory of plate tectonics, and his observations have contributed to ushering a new era in earth studies. In addition, he has been on the forefront of studies in deep continental structure - revolutionizing the scientific view of the boundary between the Earth's crust and the underlying mantle.

Henry B. Betts, Sc.D. '92, a specialist in the field of physical rehabilitation, as medical director of the internationally renowned Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, he became a leading advocate for the disabled and efforts to assure them a place in mainstream daily life. In addition to his pioneering work with the institute, he has contributed to the advancement of education in rehabilitation medicine.

John V. Byrne '51, LL.D. '94, a marine geologist and dean of the School of Oceanography at Oregon State University, served with distinction as head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He subsequently returned to Oregon State as its 15th president.

John M. Driscoll, Jr. '58, D.H.L. '01, a pediatrician and national leader in the field of neonatology, has contributed to the advancement of treatment of the newborn in intensive care. Under his leadership and direction, the neonatal intensive care unit of Babies Hospital in Manhattan gained international recognition for its innovative approaches.

Paul Greengard '48, Sc.D. '01, has made groundbreaking discoveries providing a conceptual framework for understanding how the human nervous system functions at the molecular level, which has resulted in breakthroughs in knowledge and treatment of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, as well as schizophrenia and depression. For his contributions to advancements in neuroscience, Dr. Greengard was awarded a Nobel Prize in 2000.

About the Science Center
Unique characteristics of the design of this building include:

complete faculty involvement in laboratory and classroom design

an open approach to make science activity visible

four different types of student public/study area: enclosed small rooms, common rooms, open study areas and the atrium

wireless computer capability throughout the building as well as 1,300 wired network jacks

an organization with teaching labs on one side of the hallway and research labs on the other, organized "communities" to maximize efficiency for access to lab and support areas

"atriette" stairway areas providing vertical connections between disciplines More ...