BRATISLAVA, Slovakia,
May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
STARMUS Festival announced the winners of the Stephen Hawking
Medal for Science Communication recognizing individuals for
their exceptional contributions to science communication. The award
ceremony along with the Sonic Universe Concert headlined by
The Offspring featuring special performances by
Laurie Anderson, Tony Hadley, and other guests took and
moderated by comedian and science advocate Robin Ince, with the medals presented by
STARMUS co-founders Garik
Israelian, PhD, and Brian
May, PhD.
The medal, designed by cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, Garik Israelian and Brian May , features a portrait of Professor
Hawking, an image of Alexei Leonov
during the first spacewalk and the iconic guitar, the "Red
Special," symbolizing the fusion of music and science.
Christopher Nolan
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher
Nolan's thought-provoking films, such as "Interstellar" and
"Tenet," ignited curiosity in scientific concepts. Nolan expressed
his gratitude: "Thank you to STARMUS. The relationship between art
and science is incredibly important, and in my work, I've taken
pleasure in trying to communicate what I have learned about science
from scientists and how truth can be stranger than fiction."
Laurie Anderson
Pioneering artist and composer Laurie
Anderson, using her unique style, makes complex scientific
concepts accessible and engaging through art. Anderson emphasizes,
"Receiving the Stephen Hawking Medal is an honor I hope one day
to be worthy of. Many thanks to Starmus for creating this medal
that celebrates both art and science- that is- that celebrated
awareness itself. I'm overwhelmed by gratitude to all my teachers
who taught me about art, music, the natural world, and
love."
Sylvia Earle
Renowned oceanographer and explorer Sylvia Earle has dedicated her life to
understanding and protecting the oceans. Her work has significantly
raised public awareness about marine conservation. Earle stated, "I
am deeply honored to receive this award on behalf of the ocean and
to communicate her message: No blue, no green. No ocean, no life.
We must protect the ocean as if our lives depend on it, because
they do."
David Attenborough - Special
Lifetime Achievement
Legendary broadcaster and natural historian Sir David Attenborough's work has educated and
inspired generations to care about our planet. Attenborough
commented, "Greatly complimented to have been awarded the Stephen
Hawking Medal. Effective science communication is crucial in our
fight to preserve the natural world."
Contact:
Brezo RodrÃguez
+34 678255196
brezo@starmus.com
press@starmus.com
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