Governor Parson to Recognize Mizzou Nobel Prize Winner

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

 — Governor Mike Parson will recognize Dr. George Smith for his Nobel Prize in Chemistry during Saturday’s football game at Faurot Field. At halftime, Governor Parson will present Dr. Smith with a proclamation for his achievement in science and being honored with this prestigious award.

“Dr. Smith’s scientific breakthrough is a crowning achievement in the field of chemistry, and we are proud to have him right here in Missouri. This award highlights the incredible work that is being done at Mizzou, and is a great example of what our higher education can achieve,” said Governor Parson. “Dr. Smith’s devotion to science is a benefit to us all. All of Mizzou’s True Sons and Daughters should be proud of his achievement, not just for the University, but also for Missouri.”

In October, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that Dr. Smith of the University of Missouri was one of three researchers to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He was honored with the award for his breakthrough of evolving new proteins under his development of phage display. The new discovery has the potential to help fight off severe and threatening diseases.

Having retired in 2015, Dr. Smith is Mizzou’s Curators Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences. He first started at the University in 1975.

Mizzou will host Vanderbilt on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m.

To view the proclamation, click here.