Tag Archives: Thomas Steitz
Letter from the President
Dear Lawrentians, Occasionally we are called upon to substantiate the promise of a liberal arts education. Our alumni are often asked whether an undergraduate degree from an institution such as Lawrence will pave the way to a successful career in business or acceptance into a leading graduate school. Some people believe the phrase “liberal arts”Continue Reading
Welcome 2010!
Twelve months ago, in the depths of the economic crisis, Lawrence trustees, administration and faculty were keenly focused on developing plans to reduce expenses and, at the same time, preserving the vibrant academic and artistic core of the college and conservatory. We were successful in that regard. Navigating through these difficult challenges made the positiveContinue Reading
Shining a Light on Life’s Origins
The origin of life remains one of man’s most basic and puzzling questions. One theory, the RNA World Hypothesis, developed in 1968 by Nobel Prize winner Walter Gilbert, posits that ribonucleic acid (RNA), a cousin of DNA, was the catalytic engine responsible for the initiation of life. Several Nobel prizes have been awarded to scientistsContinue Reading