Rep. Baird, House of Representatives Honor 2005 Nobel Laureates in Physics and Chemistry, NIST
Today, the House passed Congressman Brian Baird's congressional resolution to honor the 2005 Nobel Prize winners in Physics and Chemistry. Congressman Baird's resolution also recognizes the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for contributing to the achievements of past and present Nobel Prize winners and for supporting research that strengthens U.S. global economic competitiveness.
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to honor to work of these scientists representing academia and research labs from across the globe," said Congressman Baird, a Member of the House Science Committee. "It is my hope that the passage of this bill and continued support for the Nobel Prizes in the fields of Chemistry and Physics will inspire a new generation of students eager to pursue careers in math and science."
Congressman Baird's resolution acknowledges Drs. Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, and Theodor W. Hänsch who received the Nobel Prize in Physics for their pioneering discoveries in the field of optics. Their discoveries led to improvements in the accuracy of precision instruments such as GPS locators, atomic clocks, and navigation systems.
Congressman Baird's resolution also acknowledges Drs. Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their ground-breaking discoveries in the field of organic chemistry. Their research has resulted in a major advance for "green chemistry" and the more efficient and less hazardous production of pharmaceuticals.
The resolution passed the House today by voice vote.
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