LOS ANGELES, CA -- 11/20/07 --
The Consulate General of Sweden in Los
Angeles and the University of California hosted the Sixth Annual Nobel
Laureate Dinner at the Getty Center on Monday, November 19th. Consul
General of Sweden Nina Ersman welcomed the 240 guests that attended the
black-tie event that honored the 11 attending(1) Nobel Laureates of
California's more than 100 Nobel laureates awarded the Swedish prize since
1901. Actor David Krumholtz, of the popular CBS "Numb3rs" show, introduced
keynote speaker, UC Santa Barbara Nobel laureate Alan J. Heeger. The gala
evening also showcased science and math projects during the reception
presented by 18 high school students enrolled in UC's California State
Summer School for Mathematics and Science, known as COSMOS. Former First
Lady of California, Gayle Edlund Wilson, who is on the Advisory Board of
COSMOS, also made some special remarks.
The traditional Stockholm Nobel banquet-inspired dinner presented by Bon
Appetit chef Helene Kennan featured a luscious seasonal menu with fish and
game. The California Nobel Laureate Dinner is organized and hosted by the
Consulate General of Sweden Los Angeles and the University of California,
not only to recognize California's rich trust of Nobel laureates, but also
to highlight the importance of math and science education.
For images from the event please go to www.wireimage.com
(1) In addition to Dr. Heeger were Rudolph A. Marcus, 1992, Chemistry,
Caltech; Kary Mullis, 1993, Chemistry, UC San Diego; F. Sherwood Rowland,
1995, chemistry, UC; Paul D. Boyer, 1997 - Chemistry, UCLA; Louis J.
Ignarro, 1998, Physiology/Medicine; Dan McFadden, 2000, Economics, UC;
David Gross, 2004, Physics, UC Santa Barbara; Finn E. Kydland, 2004,
Economics, UC Santa Barbara; Robert H. Grubbs, 2005, Chemistry, Caltech;
and George F. Smoot, 2006, Physics, UC Berkeley.
