Speeches

In 1999, as part of the SPUSA pledge program, the Joseph Rotblat Lecture on Science and Social Responsibility was initiated. The lecture series was introduced to honor Sir Rotblat's pioneering life dedicated to the responsible use of science.

1999: "Science and Social Responsibility in the New Millennium" Sir Joseph Rotblat, founding member ofthe Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, 1995 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

2001: "Science, Technology, and the State of the World: Some Reflections After September 11" Dr. John Holdren, Teresa and John Heinz Professor of Environmental Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

2002: "A Lifetime Committed to the Betterment of Society" Ruth Adams, former editor of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists

2003: "2003: Current International Security" Jessica Tuchman Mathews, President, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Post-Hiroshima Campaigns by Scientists to Prevent the Future Use of Nuclear Weapons, by Sir Joseph Rotblat (61K PDF)