The establishment of DIAS was a far-sighted initiative by De Valera and no doubt one of his lasting contributions to the Irish State.
It was only the second institute of its kind in the world and contributed much to putting the young Republic on the international map regarding science and scholarship in general. To this day DIAS is highly regarded for its scientific research and scholarship and hosts a great variety of scholars from all over the world.
Of course, De Valera was lucky at the time to be able to attract such an eminent professor as Schrödinger to the Institute. He contributed enormously in bringing physicists in Ireland up to date with modern developments in quantum mechanics, as well as by inviting a string of eminent researchers to Ireland to give lectures and talks. This tradition has continued through the years.
* Please note: Government Buildings are not open to the public*
Newspaper photo of De Valera and Schrödinger with the Provost of Trinity College
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The establishment of DIAS was a far-sighted initiative by De Valera and no doubt one of his lasting contributions to the Irish State.
It was only the second institute of its kind in the world and contributed much to putting the young Republic on the international map regarding science and scholarship in general. To this day DIAS is highly regarded for its scientific research and scholarship and hosts a great variety of scholars from all over the world.
Of course, De Valera was lucky at the time to be able to attract such an eminent professor as Schrödinger to the Institute. He contributed enormously in bringing physicists in Ireland up to date with modern developments in quantum mechanics, as well as by inviting a string of eminent researchers to Ireland to give lectures and talks. This tradition has continued through the years.
* Please note: Government Buildings are not open to the public*