Expanding the Limits of the Possible – People | Weizmann Wonder Wander

A rock star, a Paralympic swimmer and a Nobel Prize in Physics laureate were among the nine recipients of honorary Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the Weizmann Institute of Science on Monday, November 7, bestowed upon them in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to society.

“Each one of tonight’s honorees has expanded the limits of the possible, while inspiring others to fulfill their own boundless potential,” Prof. Alon Chen, president of the Weizmann Institute, said at the conferment ceremony, hosted by news anchor Lucy Aharish on campus at the Michael Sela Auditorium….