The Njegoš Endowment for Serbian Language and Culture at the Harriman Institute, Columbia University, will host a fundraising event to commemorate the centennial of the Pulitzer Prize awarded to the the celebrated Serbian-American scientist, Michael Idvorsky Pupin, received for his autobiography From Immigrant to Inventor.
Michael (Mihajlo) Pupin was a physicist, inventor, and educator, who made significant contributions to the fields of telecommunications and electrical engineering. His invention of the Pupin coil, which extended the range of long-distance telephone communication, revolutionized the industry and laid the groundwork for modern telecommunications. Beyond his technical achievements, Pupin was a prolific author and advocate for education, science, and the immigrant experience. His prize-winning autobiography, From Immigrant to Inventor, remains a powerful testament to the immigrant journey, embodying the American Dream and inspiring generations of innovators and scholars.
The program will feature the following speakers:
- Professor Valentina Izmirlieva, Director of the Harriman Institute
- Professor Dmitri Basov, Chair of the Department of Physics
- Professor Gordana Vunjak-Novaković, University and Mikati Foundation Professor of Biomedical Engineering
- Joanna Rios, Record Manager, Columbia University Librarires
The event will also include a screening of a short film about Pupin, followed by awarding certificates of appreciation to the participants and representatives of the Pulitzer Foundation.
The event is co-sponsored by the Department of Physics at Columbia University.