75 years after the dropping of the two atomic bombs, join us for a conversation with Gino Segrè, PhD, the biographer of one of the most critical scientists involved in the Manhattan Project. Enrico Fermi is unquestionably among the greats of the world's physicists, the most famous Italian scientist since Galileo. Called the Pope by his peers, he was regarded as infallible in his instincts and research. His discoveries changed our world; they led to weapons of mass destruction and conversely to life-saving medical interventions. This unassuming man struggled with issues relevant today, such as the threat of nuclear annihilation and the relationship of science to politics. Fleeing Fascism and anti-Semitism, Fermi became a leading figure in America's most secret project: building the atomic bomb. The last physicist who mastered all branches of the discipline, Fermi was a rare mixture of theorist and experimentalist. His rich legacy encompasses key advances in fields as diverse as cosmic rays, nuclear technology, and early computers. Dr. Segrè will be led in conversation by Ed Lengel, PhD, of the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.

This webinar is part of regular programming commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II made possible by Bank of America.