Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
Kopell was one of the first to pioneer the field of biomathematics, which applies advanced mathematical techniques to fundamental problems in biology, chemistry, and neuroscience. For her work, she was honored as a Fellow of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation from 1990-1995 and was elected to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1996. The CBC is a multidisciplinary effort that combines advanced mathematics, biology, and engineering to gain a better understanding of physiological systems in humans and other species and to develop new medical devices and treatments. The Wright Prize is awarded by Harvey Mudd College and the H. Dudley Wright Foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland, to scientists and engineers whose interdisciplinary work, research, and accomplishments best reflect the college's educational mission. The purpose of the Wright Prize is to honor engineers and scientists who have transcended the confines of a single discipline and can serve as positive role models for students.