National Medal of Science

“Why do we choose to cooperate and how can we promote greater cooperation in world affairs? These are the questions that Robert Axelrod has pursued for more than 40 years.” So begins Eric M. Johnson’s deep Q&A with National Medal of Science...

This letter originally appeared in the October 15, 2014 edition of our electronic newsletter, 'the ford school feed'. The culmination of our Centennial celebrations draws near. We expect over 150 alumni; many friends, former faculty, and...

Of the 487 National Medals of Science bestowed since the award’s creation in 1959, less than two dozen have been offered to social and behavioral scientists. Robert Axelrod, the Walgreen Professor for the Study of Human Understanding, will soon be...