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Monday, June 26, 2006
On Monday, the students experienced
their first substantive look at the Nobel Laureates–the very people
they came to see. Half-hour talks were given by Laureates:
- Professor Richard Schrock of the
U.S.
- Professor Ryoji Noyori of Japan
- Professor Kurt Wüthrich of
Switzerland
- Professor Hartmut Michel of
Germany
- Professor Johann Deisenhofer, of
the U.S.
- Professor Sir John Walker of the
UK
At lunchtime, half of the U.S.
delegation met at the Hotel Stift with a group of German students to
compare notes on chemistry, the meeting and their cultures.
The afternoon gave the students an
opportunity for closer and more personal interaction with the
Laureates as they broke into smaller groups for scientific
discussions, each led by a Laureate. Students could choose to
participate in one or two sessions during the two-hour period.
Monday evening, the meeting hosted a
social gathering for the students. A sumptuous buffet was sponsored
by the City of Lindau and the Lindau Nobel Prize Winners Meeting
Foundation. Laureates were seated at different tables, allowing room
for students to gather around them, share a meal and some
stimulating conversation. After dinner, the entire group (Laureates,
students, and guests) participated in a traditional German Polonaise
mixer. Ladies and gentlemen lined up on either side of the room and
promenade to the middle where they pair off for a waltz. Later, with
a live band in the background, the dancing turned more modern as
students from all countries and cultures enjoyed the fun of moving
to music.
During a break in the dancing, the
U.S. delegation presented the Countess Sonja, patron of the annual
Linda meetings, with a gift of Nambé silver from Santa Fe, New
Mexico. Allison Dennis made the presentation and, in her very best
German, on behalf of the entire U.S. delegation, told the Countess
how much the students appreciated the opportunity to interact with
the Laureates and the international group of graduate students in
this unique forum.
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Chris Goodin, Ian Harwood, Tim Anglin, Peter Sims, and Chris Thode listen to the first lecture of the 56th Lindau Meeting. Laureate Richard Schrock delivers his lecture to the students. Wells Wulsin, Christine Neipert, Tomekia Simeon, and Sarah Evans Laureate Ryoji Noyori gives his talk on “Asymmetric Catalysis.” Laureate Kurt Wüthrich gives his talk on methods from physical chemistry being applied to biological and biomedical research. Judy Kim, Kristi O’Neal, and Tony Sokolov Laureate Hartmut Michel gives his lecture on the very specific topic of “Cytochrome c Oxidase and the Major Doium Ion/ Proton Exchanger from Escherishia coli: A comparison of Two Protons Translocating Membrane Proteins.” Laureate Johann Deisenhofer focused his lecture on cholesterol. Sonjae Wallace and Cody Geary Laureate Johann Deisenhofer Laureate John Walker discussed energy transduction in mitochondria. American and German students meet for lunch. Jon Mullin discusses chemistry with a German student. Scott Borella, Matt Christianson, and Mary Pulling with Laureate William Lipscomb Tony Sokolov with Laureate Richard Ernst Tiffany Epps with Laureate Peter Agre Rob Rosciolli with Laureate Roy Glauber Dixie Gautreaux with Laureate Roald Hoffmann Chris Goodin and Tim Anglin with Laureate John Hall Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Sara Ray with Roald Hoffmann Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Sarah Evans and a large group of dancers Many of the U.S. students participated in the Polonaise. Julia Keller and Karina Heredia Scott Borella and Laureate Roald Hoffmann Aisha Bishop with Laureate Richard Schrock Tiffany Epps with Laureate Jerome Karle, far left The U.S. delegation with Countess Sonja Bernadotte Allison Dennis presents a gift from the U.S. delegation to Countess Sonja. Tomekia Simeon with Laureate Ryoji Noyori
Chris Goodin, Ian Harwood, Tim Anglin, Peter Sims, and Chris Thode listen to the first lecture of the 56th Lindau Meeting.
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