In Memoriam
E.O. Wilson's speaking legacy and contributions are preserved here in tribute to their impact on audiences worldwide.
E.O. Wilson
Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner | Pioneer of sociobiology
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E. O. Wilson won two Pulitzer Prizes for his groundbreaking work in biology and nature writing.
He pioneered sociobiology by studying the social behaviors of insects, particularly ants. His research bridged biology with profound ecological understanding. E.
O. 's work continues to influence how we understand the natural world and humanity's place within it.
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Advice to a young scientist
"The world needs you, badly," says legendary biologist E.O. Wilson in his letter to a young scientist. He gives advice collected from a lifetime of experience -- and reminds us that wonder and creativity are the center of the scientific life.
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My wish: Build the Encyclopedia of Life
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