Satnews Daily
February 23rd, 2009

Arthur C. Clarke Further Honored By Int'l Space University


Int'l Space Univ. graphic Dr. Michael Simpson, President of the International Space University (ISU), in collaboration with the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation, announced the establishment of the Arthur C. Clarke Fellows Program at ISU.

In recognition of Arthur C. Clarke’s landmark book and film, “2001: A Space Odyssey”, an endowment goal of $2.001 million has been established to enable this fellowship program. Once fully funded, the Arthur C. Clarke Fellows Program will award up to five fellowships annually to candidates seeking the Masters degree at ISU; those selected will be designated as Arthur C. Clarke Fellows. Acknowledging one of Clarke’s long-term interests, special consideration will be given to candidates from developing nations. Dr. Simpson remarked that “this program will yield an ‘enduring presence’ at ISU for Sir Arthur, the visionary thinker and renowned author who played an extraordinary role in the establishment of this university and whose vision will continue to inspire generations to come.”