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Joseph Birman - 2010 Andrei Sakharov Prize Recipient

We are happy to announce that Dr. Josepth Birman has been awarded the 2010 Andrei Sakharov Prize.
 
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"For tireless and effective personal leadership in defense of human rights of scientists throughout the world"
 
 
 
 
 
About Andrei Sakharov Prize
 
 
"To recognize outstanding leadership and/or achievements of scientists in upholding human rights. The Prize consists of $10,000 and an allowance for travel to the meeting of the Society at which the Prize will be presented. It is intended that the Prize be awarded every other year, at a general meeting of the American Physical Society."
 
 
 
 
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