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...master’s candidates from Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences are among the 47 nationwide recipients of the $25,000 scholarship sponsored by the Siebel Foundation. The prestigious award is granted to students in leading business and computer science schools to recognize academic excellence and leadership...
Both Siebel Scholars expressed their excitement and gratitude for the award. “I’m very honored, not only because the Siebel Foundation is very prestigious, but also because the other awardees are all so accomplished and intelligent,” said Shteremberg. “To be associated with people who are the top in their fields is a great honor...
...addition to the financial aspect of the award, the Siebel Scholars program also provides a way for students to meet other leaders in the fields of computer science and business. Each year, the Siebel Foundation holds an annual conference where past and present scholars discuss solutions to social problems. This year’s conference, “Water: The Next Global Crisis?”, will take place at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management later this month...
...committee said it decided to give the award to Ahtisaari "for his important efforts ... to resolve international conflicts. These efforts have contributed to a more peaceful world and to 'fraternity between nations,' in Alfred Nobel's spirit. Through his untiring efforts and good results, he has shown what role mediation of various kinds can play in the resolution of international conflicts...
Upon being informed of the prize, which includes a gold medal and $1.42 million, Ahtisaari told Norwegian TV that he was "very pleased and grateful." In previous interviews he has said the attention generated by such an award would help sustain the work of his nongovernmental organization, the Crisis Management Initiative. The career of this northern diplomat has not always produced the hoped-for outcome or held the spotlight. But it demonstrates the value of a cool and steady hand in turbulent times...