His personal leadership and outstanding contributions in communications technology, federal science policy, and science and technology education have won national and international recognition for Jerome B. Wiesner. As a statesman of reknown in science and government, he has worked tirelessly and extensively toward demonstrating how science and technology can provide valuable alternatives in our broader political and social framework. His direct participation in international negotiation and intellectual debate at the most influential levels has furthered the cause of arms control and reduced the risk of nuclear confrontation.
The Cosmos Club takes great pleasure in bestowing the 1987 Cosmos Club Award on a member of the Club, Dr. Jerome 8. Wiesner, engineer, educator, public official and humanitarian.
