"The shortlist of intellectuals who have materially advanced the betterment of civilisation unquestionably includes Adam Smith," Mr Greenspan said.
Hiroshi Komiyama, PhD, President of The Japan Prize Foundation, said that "an important criteria for selecting a Japan Prize Laureate is the betterment of the human condition". In advancing these soil management approaches that have been adopted in different parts of the world, "Dr. Lal's work has already contributed to the prosperity of humanity," said Komiyama.
A world-class facility, it will modernize MIT's research capacity and deepen the collaboration between disciplines, nurturing game-changing ingenuity and advancing the frontiers of innovation without boundaries, for the betterment of humankind.
For Professor Sophonisba Breckinridge, professional education, research into social problems, and direct work on behalf of the social services all advanced a single objective the betterment of the welfare program so that the vulnerable in our society might lead richer lives.
re-introduced the "Darwin Day" resolution on the House floor Wednesday, advancing a proposal to designate British naturalist Charles Darwin's Feb. 12 birthday as a day of recognition for "the importance of science in the betterment of humanity".
Holt, a "Jeopardy!" champion with a doctoral degree in physics, recently re-introduced a "Darwin Day" resolution on the House floor, advancing a proposal to designate British naturalist Charles Darwin's Feb. 12 birthday as a day of recognition for "the importance of science in the betterment of humanity".
Advanced degree, no advanced degree.
At a time when science had no influence on college curriculums, "Rogers saw the need for a new kind of academic institution--one that could train students to put the advances of modern science to work for the betterment of humankind," said Hockfield.
The advance of knowledge cannot be halted any more than the pursuit of human betterment can be permanently thwarted.
