Point Loma Nazarene University Announces 2010 Kyoto Prize Symposium Journalism Fellowship

Point Loma Nazarene University is now accepting applications for its Kyoto Prize Symposium Journalism Fellowship, a unique learning experience taking place in San Diego, Calif., April 19-23, 2010, that will include the opportunity to meet the latest Kyoto Prize Laureates and participate in their presentations at San Diego State University; UC San Diego; and the University of San Diego, respectively.

The application deadline is January 29, 2010.

The fellowship is available to working journalists or freelance writers based in North America who hope to further their knowledge of technology, science, and the arts, through contact with the 2009 Kyoto Prize Laureates. They are:

? In "Advanced Technology” ? Dr. Isamu Akasaki, a semiconductor scientist whose pioneering work on gallium-nitride materials has had epoch-making impact on fields ranging from data storage to lighting, by contributing to the development of blue semiconductor lasers and blue LEDs;

? In "Basic Sciences” ? Drs. Peter and Rosemary Grant, evolutionary biologists whose field research on Darwin’s finches in the Galápagos Islands over three decades has demonstrated rapid evolution caused by natural selection in response to environmental change; and

? In "Arts and Philosophy” ? Maestro Pierre Boulez, a musician specializing in serialism and electroacoustic techniques who has consistently established new artistic trends through his composition, conducting, writing and organizational leadership.

"We are pleased to provide this rare opportunity for journalists to learn about the achievements of the Kyoto Prize Laureates and participate in one-of-a-kind presentations not seen anywhere else in the world,” said Dr. Bob Brower, president, Point Loma Nazarene University.

The fellowship covers transportation, accommodations, and per-diem expenses. Applications are available at www.pointloma.edu/kyoto

About Point Loma Nazarene University

Point Loma Nazarene University is a private Christian liberal arts university located in San Diego, California, with graduate program regional centers throughout Southern California. Home to approximately 2,400 undergraduates and 1,100 graduate students, PLNU is committed to teaching the best in the arts, humanities, and modern sciences to prepare students for the 21^st Century, and to serve and enrich the broader community. PLNU’s Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowship is an equal-opportunity program awarded exclusively on the basis of merit without regard to personal or religious affiliations or attributes.

About the Kyoto Prize

The Kyoto Prize is presented annually by Japan’s non-profit Inamori Foundation to individuals and groups worldwide who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to society through technology, science, or the arts. The prize consists of academic honors, a gold medal, and a cash gift of 50 million yen (about US$500,000) per category, making it Japan’s highest private award for global achievement.