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2008 Dickson Prize in Science

Honoring Dr. Richard M. Karp
University Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
University of California, Berkeley

Research Scientist, International Computer Science Institute
Berkeley, California

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Award Ceremony and Lecture

The Mysteries of Algorithms

4:30 p.m.
McConomy Auditorium, first floor, University Center

Reception follows immediately in Rangos Hall, second floor, University Center.

These events are free and open to the public.

Dr. Richard M. Karp

The Dickson Prize in Science is awarded annually to the person who has been judged by Carnegie Mellon University to have made the most progress in the scientific field in the United States for the year in question.

2008 Dickson Prize Recipient