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2000 Siebel Scholars Annual Conference summary
At the inaugural Siebel Scholars annual conference, held at the University of Chicago, former British Prime Minister John Major; former Secretary of State Alexander Haig; former CIA Director Robert Gates; and the National Security Advisor to President Carter, Zbigniew Brzezinski discussed and debated the dangers inherent in the proliferation of nuclear technology. Later in the weekend, Dr. Ari Patrinos, U.S. head of the Human Genome Project; Dr. Charles Delisi, one of the early pioneers of human genome study; Lori B. Andrews, an authority on the legal and social impact of genetics; and Roger Cossack, co-host of CNN's Burden of Proof addressed the scientific, medical and ethical implications of the genome project and DNA research.
The conference was thought provoking and exciting for the students and other distinguished guests, who enjoyed the opportunity to discuss global issues in small groups with such notable leaders.
"The energy and excitement surrounding the Siebel Scholars weekend back in November - the people Tom Siebel brought to the conference, Tom's vision for the program, the community he's trying to build - it's all just amazing and quite inspiring in fact," commented one Siebel Scholar. Given that conference attendees are some of the nation's most talented graduate scholars in the fields of business and computer science, such an impact is a significant achievement.
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Welcome Address by Thomas M. Siebel
On behalf of everyone at Siebel Systems, Inc., I would like to formally welcome you to the Siebel Scholars Program.
We established the Siebel Scholars Program to recognize outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership in students like you from the nation's most prestigious educational institutions. As future leaders in the fields of engineering and business, you will have the opportunity to directly influence the scientific inventions as well as the policy and economic decisions that shape our future.
The first Siebel Scholars Weekend will convene October 27-28, 2000 at the University of Chicago. Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig, former British Prime Minister John Major, and other leading experts on national security and foreign policy will discuss and debate the problems of nuclear proliferation. Dr. Ari Patrinos, U.S. head of the Human Genome Project, Dr. Charles Delisi, and other leading scientists and medical experts will address the scientific, medical, and ethical implications of the Genome Project and related DNA research. Finally, on Saturday night, we'll enjoy a gala dinner with entertainment by one of America's best-known comedians, Al Franken.
Again, welcome to the Siebel Scholars Program. I look forward to meeting you in Chicago.
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