A Light in Dark Times

Published on February 19, 2026

Nobel Laureate Moungi G. Bawendi (Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023) shares deeply personal impressions from his first Lindau participation, the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

In his contribution to our Annual Report, Professor Bawendi reflects on the meaningful conversations he had with Young Scientists during #LINO25 — and how their optimism, curiosity, and enthusiasm left a lasting impact on him.

His words capture what makes the Lindau Meetings so special: an atmosphere where generations meet, challenge each other, and inspire hope for the future of science.
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