His contributions are so fundamental that literally every day, products or processes are made cheaper or more efficient because of his ongoing research. Previously indecipherable ancient manuscripts, including parts of the Dead Sea Scrolls, are now accessible through photographic techniques pioneered by Professor Bruce Zuckerman of USC's West Semitic Research Project. Our business school offers global and Pacific Rim studies not available at other institutions. Our engineering school is a leader in such diverse fields as photonics, multimedia, communications, earthquake research and Professor Leonard Adleman's revolutionary DNA computing. And the newly established Annenberg Center for Communication will fundamentally alter the way traditional disciplines interact with each other.
Education is undoubtedly the key to the future of our country.
I'm interested in sending word to others that now is the time to act.