Ralph J. Cicerone, Harvey V. Fineberg, Charles M. Vest

Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Saving U.S. Science and Technology Leadership, lecture.

Ralph J. Cicerone, President of the National Academy of Sciences

Harvey V. Fineberg, President of the Institute of Medicine

Charles M. Vest, President of the National Academy of Engineering

Twenty-six years ago, Southern Methodist University inaugurated the Willis M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series. Since then, many of the finest minds in the world have shared their unique perspectives with the people of Dallas. The series annually returns nearly $1 million to the University.