MacArthur Foundation Unveils 'Genius' Fellows
The MacArthur Foundation on Tuesday announced 25 new fellows for 2008 after the recipients learned last week in a single phone call that they will each receive $500,000 in “no strings attached” support over the next five years. The new fellows work across a broad spectrum of endeavors.
A few tech-related examples:
▪ An astronomer designing experiments and devices to advance understanding of the geometry of the universe and the story of both its beginning and its end
▪ A neuroscientist tracing the natural interactions of differentiating neurons, bringing us closer to developing effective methods for treating central nervous system damage
▪ An inventor of musical instruments that transform and transcend the musical experience and navigate the boundaries between live and recorded sound
▪ An optical physicist demonstrating that power can be transmitted wirelessly, opening the door to the possibility of a range of devices operating free of traditional power sources
▪ A structural engineer restoring cathedrals and other structures of the distant past and identifying ancient technologies for use in contemporary constructions
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