A L U M N I M U D D E R I N G S
N e w s a n d E v e n t s f o r HMC A l umn i
2010 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS
Experts in Cancer Research, Space Policy, Science Journalism
Since 1999, the Alumni Association has honored accom- plished alumni who have made signifi cant contributions to humanity and society in the areas of community service, global contribution, and science and technology. They have received the association’s highest honor—the Outstand- ing Alumni Award. This year, three alumni were honored during Alumni Weekend on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
World-renowned Cancer Researcher
Jack Cuzick ’70
(mathematics) was recognized for his pioneer- ing work on cancer predic- tion, detection and treatment. Jack runs the in- ternationally re- nowned Centre for Epidemiolo- gy, Mathematics
and Statistics at the Wolfson Institute in London. The depart- ment carries out research on many different cancer types, and is concerned with cancer prevention and screening, especially for breast, cervical and bowel cancers.
Cuzick is a leading epidemiologist working on screening and preven- tion of cancer.
Over the past three decades, he has become a leading epi- demiologist working on screening and prevention of cancer. He is internationally recognized for having played a major role in developing the fi eld of chemoprevention of breast cancer.
In 1985, he made the seminal observation that, in addition to reducing the recurrence rate of breast cancer in women being treated for breast cancer, tamoxifen can also prevent the occur- rence of new contralateral tumors. Jack has also made valuable contributions to assessing
the risk of developing breast cancer and to cancer screening, notably in cervical cancer. His published paper on the requirements for an effective screening program in 1986 changed United Kingdom screening processes which resulted in dramatic falls in mortality rates. He is the world leader in advocating human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for primary screening. Science Watch newsletter named him one of the world’s “hottest researchers” for 2005-2006. While at HMC, Jack served as co-president for ASHMC,
and played on the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps baseball team from 1969 to 1970. He received a Henry Thomas Mudd Fel- lowship to complete a master’s program at the University of London. Jack was featured in the fall/winter 2009 issue of the HMC Bulletin article “Cancer with a Cure.” Since 1979, he has supported HMC student scholarships.
Space Policy Advocate
Scott Pace ’80 (physics) will be recognized for his leadership in developing and promoting space and science policy. He is the di- rector of the Space Policy Insti- tute and a professor of the prac- tice of international affairs at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. His research interests in- clude civil, commercial and na- tional security space policy, and
the management of technical innovation. From 2005 to 2008, he served as the associate administrator for program analysis and evaluation at NASA. His other posi-
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