Kyoto Prize Symposium Informational Brochure

The Kyoto Prize Laureates have made outstanding contributions to In November, I travel to Japan with a delegation of San human welfare, and made substantial difference to our lives Diego community leaders Kyoto Symposium to participate in an annual in countless ways. Organization celebration of innovators and their impact on the world. Our presence at the Kyoto Prize Board of Directors & Ceremony is a reminder to the international community that San Diego The exemplifies the transformative power of ingenuity. Officers At our Symposium in March, for North America, San Diego takes center stage. When the three new Kyoto HONORARY CHAIR: Prize Laureates visit us to deliver free public lectures at UC San Diego they should cause us to reflect on Irwin M. Jacobs, Sc.D. how our region, like the laureates themselves, has Kyoto defied the odds in its accomplishments. This is a CHAIRMAN: story of inspiration that deserves to be told each year, especially to the talented students who have become Ray McKewon an integral part of this now 20 year San Diego tradition. DIRECTORS: Prize — Ray McKewon Chairman of the Kyoto Symposium Organization Kimberly J. Becker Malin Burnham Notable Past Laureates David C. Doyle Dr. Peter C. Farrell Symposium Shoichi Himono Kazuo Koshi Advanced Technology Rodney N. Lanthorne Hon. Kate Leonard Sydney Brenner, Molecular Biologist (1990) Richard Manning Karp, Computer Scientist (2008) Dr. Magda Marquet Henry L. Nordhoff Shinya Yamanaka, Stem Cell Scientist (2010) Dennis Otsuji Paul Robinson , Computer Scientist (2012) Ivan Sutherland Dr. Mary Walshok Robert Samuel Langer, Chemical Engineer (2014) Karl Deisseroth, Neuroscientist (2018) Executive Director: Richard H. Davis

Basic Science Jane Goodall, Primatologist (1990) “We really enjoyed attending the Kyoto Prize Gala in San Diego. “The Kyoto (Prize Symposium) Scholarships create stronger “The annual Kyoto Prize ceremonies in Japan rank among the Mario Renato Capecchi, Molecular Geneticist (1996) It was a memorable event honoring people for their excellent relationships and understanding between the U.S., Japan and world’s most auspicious events for recognizing outstanding Walter Munk, Oceanographer (1999) creativity, vision and intelligence. Please give our thanks to Dr. Mexico. By rallying our community around this worthy cause, human achievement. The Kyoto Prize Symposium is an undeniable Celebrating Peter & Rosemary Grant, Evolutionary Biologists Inamori for his vision for making the world a better place. Your I believe the Kyoto Prize Symposium will become an enduring indicator of San Diego’s rising prominence on the world stage.” (2009) event was simply spectacular because of the fine program you legacy for our region.” – The Hon. Ron Roberts, ret. Rashid Sunyaev, Astrophysicist (2011) – Malin Burnham, Outstanding created…” San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tasuku Honjo, Immunologist (2016) – Steve & Janet Wozniak Founding chairman of Kyoto Symposium Organization Apple Co-Founder “Considered among the world’s leading awards for lifetime Arts and Philosophy “On behalf of FIC – the Tijuana International Community Foundation achievement” Lifetime Akira Kurosawa, Film Director (1994) “It’s not just another social event; it’s an intellectual event of – we are very grateful for the support our student recipients’ – Elizabeth Malloy, San Diego Transcript Roy Lichtenstein, Expressionist Painter (1995) international stature; and to be part of the Kyoto Prize adds receive from the Kyoto Prize Symposium. Thank you for making it Achievement Tadao Ando, Architect (2002) depth to San Diego beyond promoting the sun and beaches.” possible for Tijuana students to be recipients of such prestigious “The Kyoto (Prize) Symposium shines the international spotlight Pina Bausch, Dance-Theater Choreographer (2007) – The late Tom Fat, scholarships. The motivation and exposure these young students on San Diego and reaps long-term benefits for the community.” Pierre Boulez, Musician (2009) Co-founder of Kyoto Symposium Organization – San Diego acquire by having the opportunity to meet with the Laureates – San Diego Magazine William Kentridge, Visual Artist (2010) Magazine inspires them to make their own future contributions to humanity.” Martha Craven Nussbaum, Philosopher (2016) www.kyotoprize-us.org – Fundación Internacional del la Comunidad, A.C.

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