October 4, 2007
'Genius Prize' Winners Announced by Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has named the 24 recipients of its 2007 MacArthur Fellowships.
The fellowships, commonly referred to as the "genius awards," recognize individuals from wide-ranging disciplines who show creativity, originality, and a commitment to continued innovative work.
Thirteen men and 11 women won this year's awards; they range in age from 33 to 67. Each fellow receives $500,000 over five years, with no strings attached, so that they can
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