JAPAN-SCIENCE-PRIZE

Professor C. Grant Wilson (C) of the US makes a speech during the awards ceremony for the Japan Prize in Tokyo on April 24, 2013. Willson and his compatriot, Professor Jean M. J. Frechet, were jointly awarded the prize in the materials and production field to develop chemically amplified resistant polymer materials for the innovative semiconductor manufacturing process. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology, furthering the cause of peace and prosperity. AFP PHOTO/Toru YAMANAKA (Photo credit should read TORU YAMANAKA/AFP via Getty Images)