Actor Alan Alda may be most famous for his character Hawkeye Pierce on the classic TV series M*A*S*H, but since then Alda has devoted much of his career to television programs and other forums promoting and advocating for science.
In recognition of his “extraordinary application of the skills honed as an actor to communicating science on television and stage, and by teaching scientists innovative techniques that allow them to tell their stories to the public,” the National Academy of Sciences is presenting its 2016 Public Welfare Medal to Alda, whom the Academy described as an actor, director, writer, and science communicator. The medal is the Academy’s most prestigious award, established in 1914 and presented annually to honor extraordinary use of science for the public good.
“Through so many different venues, Alan Alda has been a tireless advocate for science, inviting millions of people to engage in the thrills of scientific discovery,” said Susan Wessler, home secretary of the Academy and chair of the selection committee for the award. “His ability to help researchers find their own voices about their work is unparalleled.”
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