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11th Annual Kistler Prize

• September 22, 2010

Peter Ward Lecture

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• October 13, 2010

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• November 3–6, 2010

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• "Managing the Future"
• July 2010

“Water – The Crisis Ahead”

• Humanity 3000 Workshop
• April 2010  [AUDIO FILES]

Brian Fagan Lecture

• Walter P. Kistler Lecture Series
• November 2009

10th Annual Kistler Prize

• October 2009

Donald Johanson Lecture

• Walter P. Kistler Lecture Series
• September 2009

Awards

Walter P. Kistler

Science Documentary Film Award

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The Walter P. Kistler Science Documentary Film Award was established to recognize producers of science-based documentary films that significantly increase the knowledge and understanding of the public regarding subjects that will shape the future of our species. The award is bestowed annually.

Named for the originator of the award program and benefactor of the Foundation For the Future, the Walter P. Kistler Science Documentary Film Award includes a cash prize of US$10,000 and a certificate. It is formally presented in ceremonies that include a short presentation by the winning producer, a screening of a portion of the winning film, and Q&A.

2007 Recipient

Thomas Levenson

Executive Producer of Origins (NOVA)

Associate Professor of Science Writing
MIT Program in Writing and Humanistic Studies

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