TOPICAL GROUP SPEAKER: DR. JIM SHOFFNER

摘要

The NOVA film "Forgotten Genius" which chronicles the life and scientific career of Dr. Percy L Julian and was shown recently on PBS, has inspired several programmatic efforts to use his science and technology triumphs and contributions as a means of learning about science and society. Both the Chemical Heritage Foundation as well as the Chicago Public Schools have launched efforts in this direction. As one of the initiators, as well as a consultant and supporter of the NOVA film project, I have observed these efforts with interest and much satisfaction. I will lift up these programs, as well as other similar and related efforts, while giving a brief summary of the making of the film.