The River that Runs Through it All - Burton Forum Award Speech

Explore Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson's distinguished career at the intersection of science and society in this APS April Meeting 2019 presentation. Delve into her early work in theoretical elementary particle and condensed matter physics, including research achievements at Fermilab, CERN, and Bell Labs. Discover her transition to science-influenced public policy, culminating in her role as chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission during the Clinton administration. Learn about her leadership as President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and her continued advisory roles in government and business, including co-chairing the President's Intelligence Advisory Board under Barack Obama. Gain insights into pressing issues in science and society, and understand how physicists are uniquely positioned to contribute to global betterment.