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MacArthur Fellows Program

The MacArthur Fellows Program awards unrestricted fellowships to talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction. Learn more

Shwetak Patel, Sensor Technologist & Computer Scientist

Class of 2011

Meet the 2011 MacArthur Fellows

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June 21, 2012 - Press Release
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Cecilia Conrad to Direct MacArthur Fellows Program

Cecilia Conrad, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Pomona College, has been selected to serve as the next Director of the MacArthur Fellows Program. An economist, Dr. Conrad conducts research on economic inequality. Read More
United States

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September 5, 2012 - In The Media
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"MacArthur Genius Turns to Stars for Cosmic Aid: Hot Art"

From Bloomberg Businessweek
Teresita Fernandez, MacArthur Fellow, 2005
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September 1, 2012 - In The Media
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"A&M Can Thank Researcher's Passion for Model Ships"

From the Houston Chronicle
J. Richard Steffy, MacArthur Fellow, 1985
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August 28, 2012 - In The Media
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"'Genius grant' Winner Ken Vandermark Gets Nod from Chicago Jazz Festival"

From the Chicago Tribune
Ken Vandermark, MacArthur Fellow, 1999
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August 27, 2012 - In The Media
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"Scourge of the Lionfish, Part 2: Counterattack"

From The New York Times
Carl Safina, MacArthur Fellow, 2000
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August 12, 2012 - In The Media
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"My Life with Schizophrenia"

From CNN
Elyn Saks, MacArthur Fellow, 2009
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August 6, 2012 - In The Media
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"Opinion: Why Focus on Gabby Douglas' Hair?"

From CNN
Tiya Miles, MacArthur Fellow, 2011
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August 1, 2012 - In The Media
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"Inspired Lives: David Carroll"

From the New Hampshire News
David Carroll, MacArthur Fellow, 2006
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July 27, 2012 - In The Media
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"What Can Mississippi Learn from Iran?"

From The New York Times
Dr. Aaron Shirley, MacArthur Fellow, 1983
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September 20, 2011 - Press Release
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22 New MacArthur Fellows Announced

Working across a broad spectrum of endeavors, the Fellows were selected for their creativity, originality, and potential to make important contributions in the future. Read More

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Daniel J. Socolow

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Maureen P. Atwell

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